We arrived in Melbourne on Wednesday afternoon, and were met in the Airport by Senushi's Auntie Lina, who, (after a few wrong turns) took us to Auntie Menaka's and Uncle Darius' house where we have been staying. When we got to the house, we were greeted by Auntie Menaka, Senushi's grandmother, and her very entertaining cousins Keanu (age 10) and Kiara (age 6). Everyone was very kind and welcoming! After being there for just a few minutes, I realized that the house is really a hub for all of their friends and family. The phone is always ringing, friends seem to just show up at the door, and it's just a very fun atmosphere all around.
When we were planning our trip, we just happened to schedule our time in Melbourne during Sri Lankan New Year, so I was told that I was in for quite a celebration, and it definitely didn't disappoint! All day yesterday was dedicated to cooking and preparing for the celebration later that evening. When it came time for the party to start, the table was absolutely covered in delicious looking curries and sweets, and as guests showed up the amount of food continued to grow! It was some of the most delicious food I have ever had, and although I quickly got full on the chicken, lamb, and salmon curries, I just had to try everything, so I ate until I was almost sick! We spent the rest of the evening getting to know all of the family and friends. Everyone was so nice and so comfortable with each other that it seemed like one big family, and we sat around talking until after 11 that night. Overall, it was a really fun night and a fantastic first experience with Sri Lankan New Year!
Today we had to spend most of the day in the passport office to get Senushi a replacement Aussie passport for the one that Cubby decided he would eat a couple of months ago, but after that we got to take the tram around downtown Melbourne and see a lot of the city. It's a very diverse place, and it seems like there is delicious looking food wherever you turn! We have another 4 full days here, and we are both looking forward to spending more time seeing the city and spending time with Senushi's family!
We arrived in Melbourne on Wednesday afternoon, and were met in the Airport by Senushi's Auntie Lina, who, (after a few wrong turns) took us to Auntie Menaka's and Uncle Darius' house where we have been staying. When we got to the house, we were greeted by Auntie Menaka, Senushi's grandmother, and her very entertaining cousins Keanu (age 10) and Kiara (age 6). Everyone was very kind and welcoming! After being there for just a few minutes, I realized that the house is really a hub for all of their friends and family. The phone is always ringing, friends seem to just show up at the door, and it's just a very fun atmosphere all around.
When we were planning our trip, we just happened to schedule our time in Melbourne during Sri Lankan New Year, so I was told that I was in for quite a celebration, and it definitely didn't disappoint! All day yesterday was dedicated to cooking and preparing for the celebration later that evening. When it came time for the party to start, the table was absolutely covered in delicious looking curries and sweets, and as guests showed up the amount of food continued to grow! It was some of the most delicious food I have ever had, and although I quickly got full on the chicken, lamb, and salmon curries, I just had to try everything, so I ate until I was almost sick! We spent the rest of the evening getting to know all of the family and friends. Everyone was so nice and so comfortable with each other that it seemed like one big family, and we sat around talking until after 11 that night. Overall, it was a really fun night and a fantastic first experience with Sri Lankan New Year!
Today we had to spend most of the day in the passport office to get Senushi a replacement Aussie passport for the one that Cubby decided he would eat a couple of months ago, but after that we got to take the tram around downtown Melbourne and see a lot of the city. It's a very diverse place, and it seems like there is delicious looking food wherever you turn! We have another 4 full days here, and we are both looking forward to spending more time seeing the city and spending time with Senushi's family!
3 comments:
Yay i'm so glad you made it to Melbourne. You're going to have a blast, the family is just fantastic. Give lots of hugs and kisses to Keanu and Kiara
New Year's and you only stayed up until 11? All this traveling must finally be tiring you out :)
ok...it's been almost a week now! we need updates :)
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