A long, sandy beach backed up by the looming Melbourne skyline is our breakfast view this morning. We are docked at Station Pier in Port Melbourne on the shore of Port Phillip Bay, a huge horseshoe shaped bay. Originally, Voyager was scheduled to stop at Phillip Island last night for a tour of the fairy penguins. The Captain decided that conditions were too rough for many of the older and physically challenged passengers to enjoy the tour. So, he headed straight for Melbourne instead. Now, the tour will be tonight and include a two hour bus ride in both directions. We weigh our options and decide to keep our plans to tour Melbourne. Once the ship is cleared, we meet Vicki, Tyler, Stephanie and Phil at the gangplank for a private tour. Our guide, Anna, greets
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