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Is it weird that I didn't even clock Jeremy's cap on the first read and still thought it was totally plausible that you'd just be buoyed by the picture anyway??

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Welcome to Melbourne! Sorry about the weather!! If you have time, I recommend: visiting Readings bookshop in Carlton, and stopping at Brunetti's across the road for a coffee, or eating pasta at Tiamo's; wandering down Gertrude Street in Fitzroy to look at the shops; checking out ACMI & NGV Australia at Federation Square, and/or NGV International on St Kilda Road; eating Thai food at Cookie or Magic Mountain Saloon; and drinking a cocktail at the Gin Palace. It's a bit out of town but Healesville Sanctuary is also pretty sweet!

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May 3, 2023Liked by Emma Straub

“Double velour” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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I love long flights. ~ I relax. Read trashy magazines. Write a little. Watch movies. Eat potato chips without feeling guilty. 💗

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May 3, 2023Liked by Emma Straub

Oddly enough, the only time I have ever grabbed the wrong luggage was returning from Australia with an orange suitcase. 🤷🏻‍♀️. I hope you have a fabulous time in Melbourne!

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May 3, 2023Liked by Emma Straub

"headphone/sleeping mask combo that was wonderful" ???

Please share this magic's details!

(and have a lovely trip down under)

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May 3, 2023Liked by Emma Straub

Wonderful! And I'm not even embarrassed how many times I've watched "Let Them All Talk."

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May 3, 2023Liked by Emma Straub

Australia is so much better now you are here. Glad to see you have Timtams- they soothe my anxiety like nothing else. Enjoy your time!

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Welcome to Australia! Have a wonderful time at the Festival, the line-up looks great. I'm looking forward to the Sydney version later this month.

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May 3, 2023Liked by Emma Straub

Welcome to Australia. And yeah, the flight is horrible.

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May 3, 2023Liked by Emma Straub

Enjoy🥳

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May 4, 2023Liked by Emma Straub

How did I miss “Let them all talk”?!?! Glad I am off today so I could watch it, WOW!!! I’m trying to figure out what backpack that is, no tags! Am in need of something like it, will you share the brand? Enjoy Australia!!

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May 3, 2023Liked by Emma Straub

Okay, I would try explaining the Tim Tam Slam here, but as an American I would probably just embarrass myself.

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I would love to take this flight someday! I’m still waiting to see the cover/ find out when & where I can get that anniversary edition of the Willa Cather book you mentioned in a previous post. Can anyone help me?

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Well, that was fun. Hope you have a good time in Australia.

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Thank you! 🩵

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