My Melbourne Yatra... Begins NOW!

Arti December 09, 2013
September 12, 2012 - Reference Post "Melbourne memories... in Monochrome":

 Things moved on from where I left them that day;
From this young lady as seen in this picture doodle ...


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20th October, 2013, Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai:

I stood there... with my bag firmly held in one of my hands and a few spare butterflies hovering in my stomach. The other hand was also occupied, with an indigo colored passport; the words ‘India’ embossed in gold, my boarding pass neatly secured between the pages inside. A few coins clanked inside the bag, Australian cents and dollars, much costlier than an equivalent amount of the Indian National Rupee.

Australia currency - cents and dollars
Australian Currency - Dollars and cents

Also, inside the bag was a big fat edition of the Melbourne Lonely planet guidebook, (something that I could never get myself to read), a copy of the official invite by Tourism Victoria and a few of my planning pages including 'My Melbourne Memories in Monochrome' neatly stapled together in a bunch, a list of all those memories that I wished to bring back from Melbourne.

My Melbourne Planning - Things to do in Melbourne, Australia
My Melbourne Planning

I stood there, thus, waiting for the ladder to roll out of the flight; and all of a sudden, I sensed my eyes turning moist. A mixed emotion of pride and thrill pierced my senses as I gauged the entire situation once again -- an all expense paid trip to Melbourne hosted by Melbourne Victoria, your blessings and good wishes, my prize at IndiBlogger, the support of my family - It was a strange feeling, one that is difficult to explain and one that left me with goosebumps. I closed my eyes and said a silent heartfelt thank you to all for helping me be here.

AI Dreamliner - delhi to Melbourne
My Flight to Melbourne

The young lady stood there, now ready. Her Air India Dreamliner was ready too, bathed in gleaming sunlight, beckoning her on the airstrip; in a few minutes from now, she would fly ...fly to her next dream destination to be – Melbourne!

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Are you ready to fly along?
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Posted by Arti

Hi there! I am Arti - constantly on the road, both figuratively and literally, unwrapping my unique gift called life. My blog, which focuses on spiritual journeys, is all about my love of sharing, exploring and learning; a continuous journey where I strive to seek the truth, discover myself, the world, my place therein and experience the real treasures of life along the way. I hope to help those planning to make a trip to these places or simply provide a virtual tour to the rest. If you have any queries, do leave a comment, I will be pleased to help! You can also contact me at - 22arti@gmail.com

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32 Comments

  1. Felicity Grace TerryDecember 9, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    So wonderful, I can't think of a more deserving person. I'm so looking forward to sharing your Australian adventure.

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  2. Ginny HartzlerDecember 10, 2013 at 3:58 AM

    I am so glad to see you back, I thought you were totally gone! Did YOU draw that sketch? It is wonderful, you are quite an artist! I would love to see more.

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  3. Avada KedavraDecember 10, 2013 at 5:58 AM

    Waiting to hear more about your trip Arti. Have a fun filled trip. :)

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  4. Rahul BhatiaDecember 10, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    Look forward to reading your exploits in Melbourne:)

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  5. AnonymousDecember 10, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    Another wonderful journey awaits!

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  6. RamakrishnanDecember 10, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    Eagerly awaiting the succeeding posts. Hope you trip was wonderful and memorable !

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  7. Sindhu Devi KDecember 10, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    Always love to read your posts... Looking forward to read the coming parts :)

    Regards,
    Sindhu
    Tantu
    The Arts & Me

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  8. Prasad NpDecember 10, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    Wonderful let the Melbourne series begin... looking forward to read it..

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  9. Jayashree SrivatsanDecember 10, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    Wow! Looking forward to the tales from Oz!

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  10. rupam sarmaDecember 10, 2013 at 9:25 PM

    Arti, Nice to read your Melbourne Yatra post, Wonderful, waiting for more....
    ~ da

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  11. BarbDecember 11, 2013 at 3:43 AM

    Can't wait to read your adventures, Arti!

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  12. AgnessDecember 11, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    Amazing news! I keep my fingers crossed for you. Good luck and have fun!

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  13. indu chhibberDecember 11, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    A very warm intro to your trip as indeed all your posts are.I am very happy for you and i see that you have taken to doodling in a big way,it is so evocative!

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  14. RachelDecember 11, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    Good luck to the new adventure of your life. Australia is an amazing country with amazing people, you wouldn't notice one time you already have the accent and have absorbed everything Australian. Enjoy! :)

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  15. Puru@ShadowsGaloreDecember 11, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    Wow ! Ready to fly ! Can't wait for this series to get rolling :)

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  16. stardustDecember 11, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    Your second overseas travel in your life sounds so exciting, Arti. I like your sketch. Look forward to the details of your adventure though I might not be able to visit you each time, but I’ll scroll down when I have time to see you here. I like Boeing 787 for its name, Dreamliner. I wonder if your flight was before the battery problem was detected. I seem to have lost the sense of time. Have happy December ahead.

    Yoko

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  17. UnknownDecember 11, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    I cannot wait to read whats ahead.
    That is Air India Dreamliner one of the best Air Plane in the world.
    Can't wait for the next post :)

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  18. SimranDecember 11, 2013 at 11:13 PM

    Love all your Yatras :)
    All of them are full of exploration and adventures.
    P.S.- I like the free hand doodles you make...so cute :)

    Wish you all the best Arti dear <3

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  19. Sallie (FullTime-Life)December 11, 2013 at 11:52 PM

    And she's off!! Of course we're ready and eager to travel along.

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  20. smDecember 12, 2013 at 12:23 AM

    wonderful
    waiting to read more

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  21. Anu @ CountryHoppingCoupleDecember 12, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    Did you draw all of it Arti? Lovely they are! Have an amazing trip and come back full of lovely memories and pictures!

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    1. ArtiDecember 12, 2013 at 9:23 AM

      Yes, Anu, these are mine. I try my hand at drawing and other such stuff whenever I can, I love doing it. I am so glad you like it, thank you so much! And, I am already back from my trip, only starting to document things now. Hope to see you along. :)

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  22. Anita SabatDecember 12, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    You bet, Arti!
    (Reply to- 'Are you ready to fly along'!)
    Waiting for the next in store! :)

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  23. ArtiDecember 12, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    Thank you, Everyone! So glad to see all of you here, can't wait to share all my Melbourne memories with all of you!

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  24. ashokDecember 12, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    Have a great time Arti!

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  25. Vineeta YashswiDecember 12, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    Waiting to read your experience...

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  26. AnonymousDecember 12, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    Great Arti ! Looking forward to hear from you all about Melbourne !!!

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  27. UnknownDecember 12, 2013 at 11:51 PM

    Waiting for the virtual tour to Melbourne through your writings and photos :)

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  28. RajeshDecember 13, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Looking forward to more.

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  29. UnknownDecember 13, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    All the best and keep us all posted about all the fun and frolic that you are having.

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  30. Ashwini AshokkumarDecember 15, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    Can I go with you?

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    1. ArtiDecember 15, 2013 at 7:42 PM

      Of course yes!! Virtually since I am already back now :)

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