17-19.03 Last of Melbourne

Our last two days in Melbourne were spent sorting the final bits out & chilling out. We spent a couple of hours taking some bits to the municipal tip, which was a bit of a mission to get to on the public transport system! We spent a little time in and around the City enjoying cafe culture and the brilliant weather!

And when we weren't in the City or in the apartment, then we could probably be found relaxing in the pool or hot-tub! We had an early start to content with on the 19th March for our flight to Brisbane with 85kg of luggage! Read the story here.

26.01 Australia Day: The Parade

Another excuse for a Bank Holiday, Australia Day! This day is also used to hold the Citizenship cermonies! In fact someone we know very well became an official Australian Citizen, congratulations Dan! We celebrated here with a can of VB in a stubby cooler, while throwing another shrimp on the barbie, kicked back and watched some sport (what ever was on at the time)! Actually, we joined in with the rest of the festivities that were happening in this great city of ours...

The Australia Day Parade through the city, showing the amazing diversity of different cultures that call Melbourne home.

Joanna's favourite local celeb John So (second from right) among a number of the VIP guests watching the Parade.

Flinders Street Station decorated for the Special Day, and plenty of national flags flying around the city!

Government House was also open for inspection, so we thought that we'd go and have a look!