Originally Posted by
honmani2
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Yes, it's a little too late for buyer's remorse in my case. I actually think (thanks to the suggestions here and elsewhere) that we'll do just fine.
Perhaps some people feel their days needs to be jam-packed with activities from dawn to the wee hours of the morning. But for my wife and I, a couple of tours, a bit of walking and shopping, a sampling of good food and wine, and just relaxing in our room works just fine.
On that basis MEL is actually better than SYD (better food -- be sure to try the food court in the basement of David Jones, it almost puts Harrod's to shame). Excellent tram lines and a compact walking area make it a great city. Plus the streets come with hot and cold running street sweepers (zamboni like machines that sweep up the CBD every hour on the hour -- unlike NY or London). Also some surprisingly good high-end and specialty shopping (stores that only have 5 locations in the world have 1 in Melbourne,that sort of thing). Prices are almost reasonable with the collapse of the AUD.