Melbourne with Diane

Wedneday 14th

 Caught the 8.30 train into Melbourne, Diane was there to meet me. After dropping my bag off at Diane's  house ( 5 min walk from station)  we had a coffee and decided to go back into the city for Chinese Dumplings,  after walking up and down in China Town we found the Dumpling House. Had fab lunch.

After lunch we walked down to the Eureka Sky Deck and went up to the 88 floor to see fabulous sights of Melbourne. 

This is the view of the Football, Tennis and Cricket stadiums from Eureka.

We the wandered through the Crown Hotel Casino nearly as big as those in Las Vegas! Diane had a $10 bet on the slot machines and after about 20 goes finished on a win of $2. Last of the big gamblers!

Came back home on the tram pass all the parks and hospitals. Evening in with Sam (Diane's daughter and Harry their lodger. Great day

Thursday 15th

Slept well and started on another busy day. Caught the train to Melbourne Central where we saw the Marionette Clock as it chime 11 am, the back of the clock dropped  and play Waltzing Matilda, with various characters moving round. 

The Shot Museum was opposit so we went to have a look. Very interesting, what a job in hot weather pouring out hot lead.

On for a walk through The Lanes of Melbourne finding many lovely little shops. Brought myself a lovely scarf then went to the Lindt Chocolate Coffee Shop for morning a late 11's. On down to the river, as had decided to do a river cruised down to Williamstown.

The next cruise was 2.30 so with a fat hour to spare decided to go back in the Lanes for lunch.,More food!!

The cruise was lovely, and with a cool breeze we saw all the sights of Melbourne this time by boat. In Williamstown had a big fat ice cream before catching the train back home. Temperatures have been up in the 30's today.

Knackered sitting on the bed with cold drink.

Friday 16th

Caught the tram into the City, wandered around Queen Victoria Market. Lots of fresh fish,meat, fruit and veg. Then a  wonderful  selection of cheeses,cold meats etc.  followed at the back with all the tat, tourist stuff , clothes, and Opals quite a mixture. Had lunch from the market stalls before meeting up with Diane's relatives at Southern Cross Railway Station. 

Whilst walking to catch the tram we came across a Ladies Hairdressers $20 for a dry cut . After seeing all the photos Diane had taken of me time for a trim ! Will see you in January Paul, never fear!

Meet up with Diane's relatives, Brenda offered her place for a visit to Ballerack and may well take her up on it in November.

They say Melbourne is the biggest food capital ever and I can quite believe it!!

Caught the train from Southern Cross back to Keyton to meet up with Elli. Back to the shed and had a lovely dinner and a couple of glasses of the red stuff!.