Last few days in Melbourne

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Just back in Melbourne after 4 days in the Grampians about 200 miles north west of Melbourne
Climbed to the Pinnacle and went to the Aboriginal rock drawings
Had a great trip to Sovereign Hill Gold Mine with a trip 60 feet underground into the original mine workings. Very interesting as well as a nice bit of respite from the 32'C on the surface
Our last day with Claire tomorrow before we say goodbye until May next year when she comes back to UK for Matthew's wedding. She's got her flight booked and got a good price with Qatar although it's still a lot more to buy a flight from OZ to Uk rather than the other way
We are spending the last evening at the night time market at Victoria Markets. They only started last week and have entertainment as well as craft stalls so should be a good end to our trip
Regards to all
Derek Joan & Claire xxx

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Photos

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Joan's birthday cake at Claire's appartment - a lovely mud cake

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Joan, Joyce ( Tom's wife ), Tom, and Claire at Williamstown after having luch. Tom is Joan's cousin but twice removed.

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View of the Pinnacles from Halls Gap

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A nosey visitor whilst we were reading and having a coffee on the deck at Rosella's Cottage

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On the deck at Rosella's cottage - a sulphur crested cockatoo

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A kookaburra in the tree by the deck at Rosella's Cottage

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The Grampians and the Pinnacle from Rosella's Cottage

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Joan and Claire in the Grand Canyon on the way up to the Pinnacle

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Derek & Joan under the Brides Veil waterfall on the way up to the Pinnacle

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Looking out from the Pinnacle towards Halls Gap and a long way down!

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Derek & Claire on the Pinnacle - 2000 feet straight down beneath our feet!

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Calire and a 'Kangaroo Tail' tree

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Aborigine rock drawing at Bunjil's shelter near the Grampians National Park

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Emus roaming wild near the roadside near Halls Gap

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Two Rosella parrots that frequent the Cottage - hence it's name