Laid back.
Green.
Welcoming.
Those were the first things which came to mind upon my arrival. Because I had lived in Vancouver and Burnaby, Canada for four years, Melbourne quickly reminded me of life there: the fresh air, the trees, the electric cables above ground, the lack of high-rise buildings... the list could go on. For a moment, I thought of the word 'home'.
Then I remembered the coldness and the dryness I'll have to cope with for the 8 weeks to come; 'home' quickly dissipated.
I am no stranger to life outside of Hong Kong, so I wasn't as excited or nervous as everyone else. Yet, having been in Hong Kong for almost 9 years, it feels great to sort of break loose from the forest of metal and concrete. Being able to see for miles without any obstruction from a tall building is really a sight for sore eyes for me.
And the air? Man, the air in Hong Kong can't compare to this.
So far, so good in Melbourne.
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