The next morning we made our way for the airport and off we went to Melbourne for our last city on our Australian tour. Our airport shuttle experience proved interesting with an elderly couple that wouldn't let the driver speak to the group as they asked about anything and everything they saw through the window. The woman couldn't believe how tall the buildings were?! We checked into our hotel and were surprised on how big the place was. They upgraded us to a two bedroom, which we thought of renting out but coudln't quite come up with a roommates we would want. Melbourne is a cosmopolitan city with people who have crazy colored hair and piercings, but cool melting pot of cultures. We walked the cities several area and made friends with the library (free internet for planning) and Federation Plaza (more internet for planning).
On our first night there we searched and scoured the city for somewhere to eat. Street after street we were wondering where all of the restuarants were. Finally, we ran across some in a side street--an alley in Chicago talk. The city was like a maze in that sense, when walking you ran across many hidden tresures. We ended up buying some dumplings to go and some beers at the "bottle shop".
We finally found some internet that works!!
Down by the Yarra River and the Rowing Clubs, getting ready for our first beer of the day
Day #2, we toured the city by foot again and visited the museum, some more gift shops (again, the price of entry to many of the museums exceeded our daily budget), the Greek Precinct, Federation Square, beers by the Yarra River, and took the free trolley loop around the city. We ended the night on the another "secret street" for some fish sandwiches. Taking advantage of our free washer and dryer (all in one wonder machine) we did two loads of laundry that night. Unfortunately, the dryer didn't seem to want to dry. So throughout the whole night, Erik (and me once) kept restarting the defective dryer. Needless to say Erik didn't really sleep and I was up much of the night too.
Shelley following the crowd...weird looking people here in Melbourne
Cool style homes in CBD (Central Business District) in Melbourne, reminds us of New Orleans
St. Paul's Church, one of the many beautiful churches
Where in the world is Shelley and Erik?? Can you find us on the Jumbotron?
Found you!! Sounds like you are having the time of your lives! Don't know about the Barrier Reef (remember when a couple were left behind - so glad you made it back!!). The crocodiles in the river - YIKES. Thanks for keeping us up to date. Miss you and love you!!
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