we've been living in this new flat for close to 3 months now and we're finally beginning to feel like its truly home. our belongings are here and we have gotten to know the new area as well. shop owners are beginning to treat us like regulars and we can even solicit a hello from some of our neighbors. one neighbor, who we've never really met or for that matter, will we ever, as they our in the building opposite to ours. their side window faces our 2nd bedroom, kitchen and bathroom windows. I was just in our pantry when I looked out of the window there and noticed how comforting it was to see their light on. don't know why but just the fact that they are home made me feel safe.

note: it is easter weekend and it seems like half of Melbourne has buggered off to their beach houses.....its sort of a like a ghost town around here!