Melbourne in December

I'll be going to Melbourne in December to attend Anna's wedding. Was originally unsure of going since a lot of the Perth gang are not going [Hope that changes]. Then I noticed in the papers today that Virgin Blue was having a sale for their flights so I decided to check them out. Overall, their prices are not much different to Qantas [about $70 dearer, $35 each way] so I might just go with Qantas instead. The flight times are better [not red eye, you probably know why they are given that name], I get to watch something and have a meal too. Haven't booked anything but probably will soon.

Then the next thing would be to look for accomodation. Had a look online and found a place in the heart of Melbourne for $94 a night [$64 if I choose a room with shared bathroom facilities, but my own toilet is important to me. :) ]. The interesting thing is that as I started making these arrangements, I began to get excited at the prospect of going over.

Estimated expenditure:

 Flights                  => $480
 Accomodation   => $282
 Living expenses => $238 (approx, probably will be higher)
 Total cost            => $1000++

Nevermind ... will be worth it!!!
[Especially if I can bring a bridesmaid home ... horhorhorhorhor :P]