Chapter 806 Southern Hemisphere
Clank. Clank.
The sound of wheels hitting the rails, like the sound of childhood shouting "Sharpen scissors, sharpen scissors" accompanied by the sound of bicycle bells, echoed in the streets and alleys.
Gao Hongli took a small step forward and protected Jiang Yanyun. Both of them stopped and looked at the yellow tram that appeared at the end of the street.
The train was swaying and driving slowly all the way. The conductor was standing at the front of the train, holding the railing and embracing the breeze. He was wearing a retro newsboy hat from half a century ago. The ticket clip around his neck was swinging, and you could see the paper tickets rustling in the wind. There was a kind of retro romance.
Clang! Clang! The tram passed by with a whirring sound. The hot air rushed along the front of the car to both sides. Every pore could clearly feel the breath of summer.
Then, it gradually moved away.
"They really seem to be in a leisurely pace. The pace of life has completely slowed down. I even saw someone reading a newspaper on the tram."
"Compared to New York, this place feels like a vacation. I saw someone wearing beach shorts and a swimming ring sitting on the tram the other day."
Gao Hongli and Jiang Yanyun were exchanging their experiences. Unconsciously, the lines of their shoulders relaxed and the corners of their mouths slightly lifted.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
They also slowly began to enjoy the holiday atmosphere of the southern hemisphere.
In fact, they have been staying in Melbourne for a whole week, and until now, they have not been able to completely relax and enter vacation mode.
According to the calendar, this year's Australian Open is from January 19th to February 1st, while the traditional Chinese New Year is on February 18th, which is New Year's Eve.
The times are staggered, so we shouldn't miss them.
But the schedule of professional players is not that simple. Sampras and Agassi must arrange their subsequent schedules based on Gao Wen's performance in the Australian Open.
According to the plan, on February 23, Gao Wen will go to Dubai to participate in the competition. He has completed the registration to warm up for the North American spring hard court season which will kick off in March. The Indian Wells and Miami Masters are undoubtedly the top priorities and no one wants to miss them.
If Gao Wen performs poorly in the Australian Open and is eliminated in the first week, then they will have to adjust their plans and must compete in the week of February 16, either in Marseille, France, or in Delray Beach, the United States.
Being eliminated a week in advance also means returning to the training ground to practice a week in advance, and also needing to re-enter the competition a week in advance to prepare for the follow-up.
In other words, everything is uncertain and everything is pending. For China's professional tennis players, this is the case every year. Going home for the Spring Festival is not an easy thing.
After discussion, Gao Hongli and Jiang Yanyun agreed to Gao Wen's invitation. They flew to Melbourne, not only to accompany Gao Wen to the competition, but also to spend the New Year holiday and enjoy a one-month vacation.
The situations at the Australian Open and the US Open are completely different. Gao Wen is now worth tens of millions. Although Gao Hongli and Jiang Yanyun still refuse to retire, they still hope to have their own lives instead of doing nothing at home all day, but they don't mind enjoying some holidays.
What's more, it's summer in Australia in January. Who can resist leaving the cold winter in the northern hemisphere and rushing into the sunshine in the southern hemisphere? Most importantly, for professional tennis players, the schedule and training are full all year round, leaving them with almost no time to spend with their families. It is for this reason that many professional players' families give up their jobs and travel around the world with them, competing and living together.
Gao Hongli and Jiang Yanyun did not have such plans, but at least, they could arrive in person at the four major grand slams every year to accompany Gao Wen.
Therefore, Gao Hongli and Jiang Yanyun arrived in Melbourne very early, even earlier than Gao Wen.
They had already set off when Gao Wen was still competing in Doha.
Tobias has rented a small villa near Melbourne Park. In addition to Gao Hongli and Jiang Yanyun, Gao Wen's entire coaching team will also live here. The couple will become the first residents of this small villa.
In just a few days, Gao Hongli and Jiang Yanyun were not idle. They explored the surrounding streets and residential areas, looked for neighborhoods where Chinese people gathered, and found ways to get from their homes to the competition venues. Their every day was packed.
In Gao Wen's words, "This is not a vacation at all, it's just living in a different place, and I'm still busy as always."
But Gao Hongli and Jiang Yanyun enjoyed it.
Jiang Yanyun strongly stated, "We are acting as qualified tourists, okay?"
Apparently, last time in New York, everything happened too suddenly, so Gao Hongli and Jiang Yanyun were not able to really enjoy New York; but this time in Melbourne, after learning from their experience, the couple is learning how to enjoy their vacation.
Clank... Clank...
After a brief stop at the station, the tram continued on its journey, and then the street returned to its original appearance.
The deep red brick walls, the curved arcades, the colorful graffiti, and the spots and stains hidden in every corner record the pace of time.
The old Victorian-style church is located right opposite, and it seems that you can see the place where the story of Jack the Ripper took place just by turning a corner.
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However, with a turn, you can see ivory-white modern buildings towering into the sky, offices stacked up like honeycombs, and the hurried figures coming in and out and the endless stream of noisy vehicles complement each other, creating a modern and prosperous scene of the 21st century.
The ancient and the modern, winding along a street, reflecting each other on the left and right. Standing under the scorching sun, it is inevitable to feel a little dazed. Time seems to be distorted and dislocated. Walking in a space where magic and technology coexist, it is easy to get lost if you are not careful.
Pop.
The red light becomes a green light.
Gao Hongli and Jiang Yanyun crossed the road along the crosswalk. After only two streets, the crowded vehicles, dense crowds and towering buildings all disappeared. The entire view opened up instantly, and the lush green spread out in the cloudless blue.
Melbourne Park.
The fresh and natural air, mixed with the heat of the scorching summer, blows in your face. You can faintly catch the scent of sea water, and it seems that even the air has turned into deep blue. You feel relaxed and happy, and you can't help but want to open your arms and immerse yourself in this endless blue.
Located on the south side of Melbourne's busiest and busiest central business district, Melbourne Park has become an oasis in the city, just like Central Park in New York.
It has not only become a small place for people to take a break from their daily lives and escape the hustle and bustle of the city, but it has also become the most watched destination in Australia.
Because the annual Australian Open is held here!
(End of this chapter)