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Published: January 8th 2009
Melbourne from 360 degrees
Looking east from the top of Rialto BuildingHi everyone
We have had a good time in Melbourne. A quiet Xmas and New Year, but we have avoided the enormous crowds at the beaches around here. It was a good choice to stay here, as there are many things to do. We have caught the bus to the city many times now, ridden the trams and ferries, and visited most of the attractions. We have also taken quite a few day trips out of the city. One , to the Mornington Peninsula, on the eastern side of Port Phillip Bay to the end was so busy, people were camped all along the foreshore, and the traffic was horrendous. We were pleased we didn't go there for the Xmas break (it was booked out anyway, so we couldn't!)
Another day we drove east, and ended up at a ski resort - it had snowed there that morning. Chris found enough snow to make a snowball!
We have been to the movies twice, seen "Australia", which we enjoyed. The car went in for a service yesterday, so we spent the day at a nearby mall, got haircuts and went to the movies again, which is a rare occurance for us!
Today
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The Telstra Dome and Southern Cross Rail Station With the curvy roof are in the photo. we have been into the city again, went on a conducted tour of Federation Square, which was very good, went places the general public don't get to go, and looked at all the interesting architecture. (We got 2 for the price of 1 at senior discount so quite a good deal!)
We also visited the Australian Racing Museum and Hall of Fame. I especially enjoyed the clothes that had won Fashion in the fields, and the hats that were on display. Next we went on to the Australian Centre of the Moving Image, and saw film sets from the film "Australia" , and lots of info on how sets were developed , from concept sketches to building the sets, very interesting - but no photos allowed.
We have booked to go north after here to Sheppardton for 4 days, not our 1st choice of place, but most places are still booked out, so by going north it won't be so busy. After that, ?, back here the night before we go to Tasmania on the 24th Jan - 28th Feb.
We have then booked to come home to NZ. We will leave the car and van here at Ashley Gardens,
Xmas display at Crown casino
We sat and watched for 30 min a great Xmas lights display. and fly home 2nd March - 30th March.
Look forward to catching up with family and friends, and will probably have a week or so at Baylys Beach.
Thanks for all the emails, phone calls and comments on the blog over Xmas / New Year. We were thinking of you all.
Cheers Lynne and Chris
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Coralie Russell
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HAPPY NEW YEAR
Hi Lyn and Chris. Great pictures and trip notes. We also saw Australia (the movie) over the break and enjoyed it. We certainly don't need jerseys here at present - great swimming weather! Not a good time to go back to work. Have fun. Coralie and Graham R.