I'm in Perth right now. Reached yesterday at noon. Short flight but there was a lot of turbulence in the last half hour of the journey.

Perth is hot. When I reached my temporary accommodation, I dumped my luggage and started going on my apartment hunting.

It was traumatising. It must be remembered that I'm all alone here. And totally unfamiliar with the transport system. So I walked and walked and walked. For almost 2 hrs, trying to get my bearing. And needless to say, I got so bloody lost. In the end, I only managd to see 2 apartments, when I was supposed to see 3. This was only possible because
1. The owner of the 1st apartment picked me up from my place and sent me back. But his room was shit. Charging me $185 for a really small and dingy room. And it was at least a half hr walk to the uni.
2. I managed to find the 2nd house cos it was really close to the uni itself. Nice place. But the owner will confirm with me by this Sat. I hope I get this one.

When I got back to my room, it was already 8pm. And I had never felt so alone in my whole life. I was in an almost bare rom (except for a bed, an empty wardrobe and a desk), with my luggage opened and all I had to eat for the whole day since I landed was an apple and a bottle of mineral water. I was beyond miserable. I called my mom up, and she was so worried when she realised how alone I was. I didn't cry only because I didn't want her to worry further.

I'm going for 2 more house viewings today. I'm going to try and figure out the transport system here. I wish I had friends with me. Let's hope it gets better with time.