Melbourne trip part 1
Too many photos to put in one post.
And too many things to talk about.
So I'll be brief.
After our stop in Ballarat we spent a few days in Melbourne
with a small side trip to the snow
but more on that later.
I haven't been to Melbourne since about 1976 and was very excited to be there again.
We spent the first day exploring and getting our Melbourne legs.
And shopped.
A lot.
Next day met up with family and took in the Dreamworks exhibition.
And shopped.
And ate.
A lot.
Day 3 sister, daughter, niece and I went to the snow.
Where we played.
And shopped.
And ate.
A lot.
Day 4 consisted of eating, more exploring and finding an old friend.
Here are some touristy shots from the first couple of days.
When we walked and walked, crossed bridges, climbed aboard a very squashy tourist tram, lunched at Young and Jackson - just downstairs from where Chloe lives, and I got to say "meet you under the clocks"
Getting around was easy.
We were spoilt for choice when it came to transport.
We explored laneways and arcades.
And um shopped
a bit.....
And ate
a bit more...........
We explored again at night.
Looking at all the places with their party lights on.
And even the street art put on a show.
So much happening and so much to see.
We felt quite comfortable and safe walking around at night. Something that doesn't happen in Sydney.
Melbourne, Victoria - July 2014
Wow! It is a beautiful city! That domed building in particular appeals to me.
ReplyDeleteBonjour,
ReplyDeleteMerci pour le partage de ces magnifiques photos... Ce fut un réel plaisir.
Gros bisous ♡
So - let's get this straight: you ate; and shopped; shopped; then arte some more; walked a bit; ateandshopped. But not necessarily in that order. It looks a really great city: indeed, one you could do a little eating and shopping and walking in... Lovely post!
ReplyDeleteJe n'imaginais pas Melbourne ainsi. Un petit air de Bruxelles, de Londres ou d'Amsterdam.
ReplyDeleteWilliam: That is Flinders Street Station. Very beautiful and a well known meeting spot for Melburians. People have been meeting under the clocks at Flinder's Street for generations.
ReplyDeleteMartinealison: Je vous en pris :)
Mike: Thank you. Yes that pretty much sums up our trip. Had to do all that walking to compensate for all the eating.
Alain: Oui, c'est belle. Peut-être c'est pourquoi je l'aime :)