07.07 John's Holiday '07: Melbourne
After much anticipation John arrived in Melbourne for 'John's Holiday '07'!
The first evening was spent visiting a number of bars, the first being Lot 50 at Yarra's Edge, followed by to trip into the city to find some of Melbourne's hidden treasures. Two bars later, which included the Trader Bar, some people were feeling a little worse for wear. Excuses such as jetlag were used!?
John finds on the way home that being behind the ticket machine is actually the worst seat on the tram!
The excitement builds as we head to the Eureka Tower!
Almost there! This is the fastest lift in the southern hemisphere, it takes just 30 seconds to reach the 88th floor!
Joanna & John on the Sky Deck with views towards Docklands.
Nathan & John on the outside terrace of the Sky Deck.
Its the little things that remind you of home. John used to work for a company, amusingly called, Down to Earth!
Nice photos of public art being ruined by passers by! Funnily enough the figure John is having an intimate moment with was sculpted by another John Robinson!!
The Botanical Gardens, with Joanna & John by a big tree. Keep an eye on the comments, as I'm sure that someone may identify it!
Views over the lake & John by a very big asparagus/aloe vera plant. Again, watch the comments for the correct name!!
'Its only a short walk down here' says Joanna! Hmm, that's fine if it wasn't pissing down with rain! Here we are standing outside Melbourne Grammar School for Girls, Wadhurst Branch absolutely drenched! Hence why John isn't so happy!!
Delicious tea and cake on Acland Street in St. Kilda, note the shop name to the right of my head - they were that good!
John & Nathan trying not be sucked into Luna Park!
Just the three of us on St. Kilda pier just before we went looking for penguins. No we didn't find any this time!
Views back to the City with some helicopters looking for an escaped person from Western Australia. Joanna & I were waving but they didn't see us!
John surveys Docklands at twilight.
The moon rising over Docklands.
The flames on Southbank after a bit of a flutter on the Roulette Wheel. Joanna lost $10 & I broke even after placing all my winnings on red, as it hadn't come up for sometime, then the ball landed on 0/green!! I forgot about that one!?!?!
One of us was a little bit luckier than the rest on the 'wheel the night before and managed to come out with a bit more than was spent, so we had breakfast out in Brunswick Street. Cheers John! The only issue was who farted? I think that a certain person looks quite guilty!
The first evening was spent visiting a number of bars, the first being Lot 50 at Yarra's Edge, followed by to trip into the city to find some of Melbourne's hidden treasures. Two bars later, which included the Trader Bar, some people were feeling a little worse for wear. Excuses such as jetlag were used!?
John finds on the way home that being behind the ticket machine is actually the worst seat on the tram!
The excitement builds as we head to the Eureka Tower!
Almost there! This is the fastest lift in the southern hemisphere, it takes just 30 seconds to reach the 88th floor!
Joanna & John on the Sky Deck with views towards Docklands.
Nathan & John on the outside terrace of the Sky Deck.
Its the little things that remind you of home. John used to work for a company, amusingly called, Down to Earth!
Nice photos of public art being ruined by passers by! Funnily enough the figure John is having an intimate moment with was sculpted by another John Robinson!!
The Botanical Gardens, with Joanna & John by a big tree. Keep an eye on the comments, as I'm sure that someone may identify it!
Views over the lake & John by a very big asparagus/aloe vera plant. Again, watch the comments for the correct name!!
'Its only a short walk down here' says Joanna! Hmm, that's fine if it wasn't pissing down with rain! Here we are standing outside Melbourne Grammar School for Girls, Wadhurst Branch absolutely drenched! Hence why John isn't so happy!!
Delicious tea and cake on Acland Street in St. Kilda, note the shop name to the right of my head - they were that good!
John & Nathan trying not be sucked into Luna Park!
Just the three of us on St. Kilda pier just before we went looking for penguins. No we didn't find any this time!
Views back to the City with some helicopters looking for an escaped person from Western Australia. Joanna & I were waving but they didn't see us!
John surveys Docklands at twilight.
The moon rising over Docklands.
The flames on Southbank after a bit of a flutter on the Roulette Wheel. Joanna lost $10 & I broke even after placing all my winnings on red, as it hadn't come up for sometime, then the ball landed on 0/green!! I forgot about that one!?!?!
One of us was a little bit luckier than the rest on the 'wheel the night before and managed to come out with a bit more than was spent, so we had breakfast out in Brunswick Street. Cheers John! The only issue was who farted? I think that a certain person looks quite guilty!
John taking a keen interest in the City Circle Loop, although he is sat the wrong way round and there is a voice-over man telling him about the key landmarks as we ride past!
Then all of a sudden the weekend draws to a sudden close and John's escorted back to Perth by Jetstar!
Labels: attractions, bars, melbourne, photos, visitors
posted by Nathan at
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3 Comments:
It is great to see you all well and having a good time entertaining the house guest from WA! Don't you find some interesting things to do and see- nothing has changed much- especially in the region where food and drink is concerned!!take care and looking forward to see your further adventures! LOL Mum & Dad xx
Hello you two!!!! Brings back memories of my little trip to Melbourne! The tower and the very quick lift ride and the big flames on the south bank! We had a meal there once just out side the cassino and you could feel the heat coming off them!!
Speak very soon! Holly
hello mr administrator of the blog,
lovely detailed explanations..with plant species names to follow! erm but i cant see all the photos, dont know if its the coal powered WA library computer, if not. then sort it out! one thing though, the public art seat in StK, dont know about who farted, but looks as though i'm having a sly fiddle! ah! the boys are back in the barracks!
lol x
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