Shaawppin'

Having to pack my life into 30kg of luggage which I then had to cram into just one suitcase meant that I actually didn't bring many clothes out here at all. And all of the clothes I did bring I don't actually like very much, and/or are wholly unsuitable for the weather out here at the moment. It's the Australian Winter out here at the moment and although it's not freezing, it's still a little chilly, even if it is sunny.

Cue SHOPPING TRIP(S)!

It's really difficult shopping out here at first, as you think "Oh, I just need to go grab some more shampoo and conditioner, I'll pop into Boots"... and then there is no Boots and so you panic and make a rogue decision of buying shampoo and conditioner from the nearest newsagents-type-place which has been sat on that same shelf since the 90s and turns out the be all congealed and brown inside. 

It gets easier though, and 10 days in I am beginning to know where to go for what kinda stuff and am learning all the names of places so that I can ask someone where the nearest one is.

Also, once you're past the panicked culture-shock 'baffled Brit down-under' stage, you start to notice all the amazing clothes shops out here. They even have Topshop and Zara here, so I feel right at home. All the Aussie makes are far more interesting though so I'll list a few of my favourites here (just click on the logos and it'll take you to the site) so that you can do some fun online browsing. This is also a record for me, so that I can remember which ones I liked!