"My home away from home for 3 years " a Melbourne Travel Page by aberacadabra

Some Australians especially those from up north would say with a sneer that Melbourne isn't in Australia at all. It is multicultural in the true essence of the word, with warm and friendly smiles everywhere to be seen. It was consistently ranked on a number of occasions by the EIU as one of the world's most liveable cities. No wonder Melburnians have something to smile about.
Detractors would also point that Melbourne has 4 seasons to a day, which doesn't really hold true anymore given the 11th year of drought Victoria's been in. Any signs of gloomy weather and rain are welcomed with thanksgiving not just in Victoria but throughout Oz given the decade long dry and rising food prices.

Arriving at Melbourne Airport and being hit by the crisp air of winter feels like coming home to a long waiting wife.