Before Cheryl. We arrived in Melbourne in typical fashion. In fact, I don’t recall much of anything spectacular about the trip from Accommodation Near Noosa. And as per usual, we landed, grabbed our luggage and found our ride. Here, we opted for a taxi because like NYC there isn’t a need for private transport in this city. The town is buzzing with taxis and also has impressive tram and train systems, so no need for a rental. We were booked at a hotel called The Como in hipster-neighborhood South Yarra. The hotel came highly recommended on Trip Advisor, is an editor’s pick on concierge.com and boasts high-ratings on other travel sites. On paper, The Como sounded perfect, with all of the right credentials. Its resume was pristine. Right neighborhood, big rooms, well-designed pool.