Originally Posted by
Cecilia S.
Mike - I once flew from North America to Melbourne (via LA and Auckland and Sydney) first class. Dude. That was the most amazing experience -ever. The first class lounges in NZ and Syd had fabulous food buffets, showers, etc.
The customs people in Oz were second in crankiness only to the USA's crab-cake-customs-clerks.
Aside from that, though, I must say how much I loved your country. Melbourne in particular. Wonderful place.
Glad you had such a great time Cecilia. Melbourne's particularly good if you're into music. I second that customs line, too: I was shocked that the U.S. people were so serious and suspicious. Went for a job at Aus customs when younger but they knocked me back. Can't blame them: I'd burst out laughing if I had to say the crap that they have to say to people. Our country costs too much to live: If you lose or leave your job, you don't have many choices.