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I joined almost 500,000 people packed the banks of the Yarra River to watch the midnight fireworks. I was surprised on how short the show was, but I had a good time. We all headed to Federation Square to watch the free concerts after the fireworks. We saw a few people get arrested, but overall it was a pretty good time. A lot of police on hand to make sure everything goes smooth.

I’m not sure why I never used Vimeo before, but I finally got around to it now. If my other videos have been banned on youtube for whatever reason, check out my Vimeo channel here: http://vimeo.com/chadshomepage

I took a trip to Half Moon Bay, Red Bluff Cliffs, and Frankston Beach located along the shoreline of Port Phillip Bay, south east of Melbourne Australia. It’s a nice drive up and down the coastline.

I’m usually in Iraq or Afghanistan when it comes to holidays and birthdays. This time I was fortunate enough to be in Melbourne with some new friends eating tons of food with an unlimited supply of drinks. Wow… an amazing Christmas. Check the pics…..

Check out what it looks like 88 floors up in downtown Melbourne Australia! This is from the Eureka Skydeck 88.

Nothing you have ever experienced will prepare you for the awe inspiring view of Melbourne from the observation deck of the highest public vantage point in the Southern Hemisphere. Located at Level 88, Eureka Skydeck is Melbourne’s new ‘must-see’ attraction. Skydeck 88 is the only observation deck in the world that can thrill you with the Edge – a glass cube which projects 3 metres out from the building, with you in it!

AC/DC had originally filmed their music video for “It’s A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock ‘N Roll) on Swanston Street, which is nearby. A metal lightning bolt was later added to the sign, but has since been removed.

Nice cloudy overcast at a couple different spots around Melbourne’s beaches overlooking the Melbourne cityscape. Places hit were Brighton Beach, Middle Brighton Beach, and St. Kilda Beach Pier.

We hit up Hien’s brothers (Phuong) restaurant in Melbourne called Le Hoang. After a couple drinks, some really nice finger food, and reminiscing with Tom, Hien & Amandas sisters, we took off to a casino. An excellent night ender at Phuong’s house left Tom passed out in the living room wrestling anybody in sight. Good times. Good luck ring shopping in Dubai.

Amanda took me on a tour of Melbourne today. Finally – a real city to see! Places hit were South Bank, Yarra River, Melbourne Central, Fed Square, Art Center grounds with a fake eiffel tower (lol), and a couple more spots. Check out some pics…

I am hitting up Australia to see a shitload of people to celebrate Christmas and New Years – Aussie style! Hell yea, I am so stoked! My first real vacation to the land down under, and I am excited to see what’s going on down there. I have tons of friends I met in Philippines, Iraq, and Afghanistan from Australia.