We arrived in Melbourne from Victoria via skateboard. A long journey to be sure, but fun. Actually, this is Mac, our nephew who is showing us a few tricks in one of the local skateparks.
This is Benny, Mary (Tony's sister) and family's dog. He is charming and energetic. Here we think he is pondering an ant.
On an evening excursion downtown via the tram we took in the Eureka Tower (Melbourne's CN tower) with stunning views of the city.
Our apartment is great. It is in a quiet neighbourhood, yet we are close to the beach, close to a great park (Albert park), close to Downtown, close to shopping and cafes, and close to the Elwood neighbourhood, where Mary and family live.
Most days are spent working in our apartment or at the library, punctuated by swims and coffee houses.
One day we took a day trip with Mary and the kids (Grace, Ollie, and Mac) to the famous Hanging Rock area. A book and movie used the setting to tell an eerie and suspenseful story about missing schoolgirls (Picnic at Hanging Rock).
And, yes, we had a picnic at Hanging Rock.
After Hanging Rock, we made our way to the family farm outside a town called Creswick (which should be spelled with a K but isn't). It is about 2 hours outside of Melbourne. Mary, Mac, Carolyn and John (Mary's husband) on a walk on the grounds on the farm (called Kanata)
While Grace looks on, Ollie takes a turn on the three wheel all-terrain vehicle around Kanata. Vroom!
The first week has been a very nice re-introduction to Melbourne, one of the world's most livable cities, even if you are still fighting a bit of jet lag.... Love to all!
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