Not a great lot to report from yesterday. Paula, Dex and we caught the train out to Geelong on the western shores of Port Phillip Bay. We were going to meet up with Kat and Rob who are friends of Paula and Dex. Dex use to provide Rob with some hands on flying experience in … More Geelong – 30th December 2018

Spent this morning wandering around town having a look to see how things were different in the shops in Australia to stuff in Canada. Not much difference except lots more light weight summer clothes. Paula and Di went to the very famous Hopetoun Tea Rooms in the Block Arcade. The tea rooms were established in … More Cream Cakes and Twenty/20 – 28th December 2018

The plan today was to bike from the city, along the Yarra River as far as the Weatherfield Boat House. There were a few errors in our calculations. Di thought the ride was about 8k and mostly in shade. Neither of these thoughts were correct!! It was in fact 14k, no shade and a stinking … More You would think we would know better – 28th December 2018

Much more active day which was very much needed after the last few boggy days. Paula and Dex are early risers so we were up and out the door by 9.30am to walk two blocks down the road to the Melbourne Aquarium. The Aquarium is on the side of the Yarra River which runs through … More Aquarium and Penguins – 27th December 2018

So who felt gross today? It was a day of change as Fraser’s brother David, Leonie, Lachlan and Alistair had to head back to Adelaide in the early evening. We have been a little naughty as they have been staying in the rental apartment with us which only allows the maximum of five people and … More Rest and Recovery, Boxing Day – 26th December 2018

Merry Christmas Everybody!! We both wish you all a very safe and Happy Christmas and want to sincerely thank all of you for being our friends and family members. Normal blogging will return in 24 hours – for now, recovering from food overload.

It’s been mayhem!!!! But what else can you expect. Getting around Melbourne during the build up to Christmas has been extremely unpleasant but at least the weather hasn’t been obscene like in Western Australia and South Australia. Having said that though, that weather is heading our way!! We have the 40’s to look forward to. … More Shopping and Rowing, Melbourne – 23rd and 24th December 2018

Been a little recalcitrant these past few days as have been having a good browse around Melbourne with sister and brother in law. On Friday we trammed down to the Victoria Street markets which are held nearly every day of the year. The markets are renowned for their fresh food and vegetables and had plenty … More Out and Around, Melbourne – 21st and 22nd December 2018

Not a lot to mention from today. We left Shelley and Sams place in the morning and of course said goodbye to Henry the cat who we will meet up with again on the 31st December. We moved into our new abode at the Aura in the heart of the city. We have a two … More Moving House – 20th December 2018

Very little to mention for today that you would consider as news worthy. We drove into the heart of the city where Fraser’s parents live to catch up with his mum Barb who some of you have met. They live in Little Collins Street in an apartment right in the very centre. We felt like … More Happy Birthday – 19th December 2018