Melbourne 2

Luke and I have been getting to know the city well using Melbourne's excellent tourist transport system.  They have a tram that circles the city centre and a bus that connects all major sites that are both free!  We've booked a tour to see the little penguins at Philip Island for Thursday, and a tour to see London Bridge and the 12 apostles for Saturday and Sunday.  I can't wait to see the 12 Apostles!  It was one of those things I've always wanted to see...

 

Yesterday and today we've seen a lot!  We're staying in this funky/artsy district really close to all of the coolest and funkiest shops and restaurants in Melbourne, so it was really neat to walk down Brunswick street last night!  The pubs and second hand book shops were equally busy until about 10 or 11 pm!  I really want to eat at this pub called "Veggie Bar", which has cool Jazz music and a totally vegetarian menu.  Diana would feel totally at home here, because more often than not, the Aussie's we meet here in Melbourne are vegetarian.

 

Today we went to the world famous Queen Victoria Market... and yes I spent money.  Although it gets to 15 degrees here in the afternoon, the humidity makes it feel like 1 or 2, so I ended up buying a stop sign red Merino Wool & cashmere coat for $139.  The rain coat and sweaters I packed just weren't cutting it anymore, and we aren't even in Tassie yet!  (Local lingo for Tasmania)

 

I have no clue what's up for tomorrow.  Maybe see the beach at St. Kilda?  Or go to the prison museum?  We'll probably decide over breakfast once we know the forecast for tomorrow.

 

I hope everyone is enjoying their summer!

 

Love,

Andrea