Sunday

Our first night at the new home went well with all of us sleeping well and late into the morning (730am, versus 5am). Our plan was to visit a local supermarket, lunch out and then subway to the national museum. The supermarket was so crowded we felt it was not a good idea to stay. Had early lunch at a Sichuan restaurant. 1 rice and 2 noodle soup for RMB40. Subway was very crowded too for a Sunday. 12 stops later, we got to the museum. Museum doesnt allow any liquid inside so dont bring any bottled water. Upon reaching the ticketing counter, the young lady told Grace her booking was for the day before...... This is the second time we tried to enter the museum in vain. First time, we didnt know we had to book in advance. Now we booked but went on the wrong day.
Went shopping instead across the road from the Museum. Bought a school bag for Kristine who will start school tomorrow. I bought an oven. 18 litre capacity, 1350Watt; came with rotiserie. All for RMB244. A steal by Melbourne standard.

On way back, the subway was even more crowded than the forward trip. We gave the first train a miss as we felt it was too crowded. The next train was not any better. Managed to squeezed in with the two kids and a big oven box.

Have unpacked most of our staff into the new home, but forgot to buy a mob and the floor does need an urgent cleaning now.