We landed in Melbourne in the evening and the weather was cold but welcoming for us. Coming from a country which is always hot, cold weather is always pleasant and fun for us. Having spent many hours in this airport about two weeks ago, we were able to find our way easily. My wife’s cousin was at the airport to pick us up and we will be staying with her for the whole duration when we were in Melbourne.
March 23
We spent a quiet day just wondering and exploring the neighbourhood. The place we were in is Bundoora and we were surprised to find lots of Asians making us feel like as though we were back home, only the weather is different.
Very first encounter with Figs …. The edible kind – yum!!!
Laundry First
Exploring the neighbourhood.
Still exploring.
Back home.
Later in the afternoon we went galavanting in the suburb’s small town and was surprised to find there were 3 supermarkets. My wife almost went crazy with all the different kind of chocolates available.
There were a couple of universities in the area too and I guess that’s why the high density of Asians.
Bundoora Town Center.
March 24
Our first stop was breakfast in a outlet serving Malaysian Chinese food owned by an immigrant from Malaysia. Sorry the mouth was faster than the camera so only managed to get the last dish.
Spring rolls.
Happiness!!!
Then it was to Mount Dandenong for some sightseeing. We went straight up to the peak which is called Sky High.
In the LAND of GIANTS!!!
Hehehe!!!
Can you see Melbourne?
The World Fountain, 2 tons spinning on water.
My friend.
Waiting for Percy Possum!!!
Who’s that?
A wedding?
Here comes the bride ♪ ♫
All dressed in white …
Pom Pom pom pom ♪♫
We spent almost a day up in Sky High exploring almost every nook and corners. We also saw a pair of kookubrra fighting over a piece of bread left on the table by one of the guest. It was an interesting with lots of green area to wonder about.
Dinner was in a Vietnamese restaurant in the outskirt of Melbourne. The food was really good and the size of the serving is HUGE!!!
Food coming.
“Chè” Traditional Vietnamese Drink.
“Pho” Vietnamese Noodle Soup – yum!!!
Vietnamese Rice paper roll – yum!!!
After dinner we were taken for a ride around Melbourne central business district before heading home to call it a day.
March 25
Today on our own we travelled all the way across Melbourne to visit my wife’s friend who were in school together and had not seen each other for a very long time. After about an hour and a half we arrived at our destination Brighton.
One for the album.
And another!!!
Beautiful Home
“My Creation”
A ball plant
My wife’s friend mum stayed just down the road and we drop by to exchange what you had been doing, where was who and what is who doing kind of news. We were treated to a delicious lunch.
Long time no see ……
Yummie time again!!!
Grilled whole flounder
Salmon pasta
Seafood fettuccine
Senior Citizen Special.
And for dessert we had delicious homemade crème brulee.
Yummie!!!
After that we were given a tour of the neighbourhood and the famous bathing box, something which we did not know about until we set foot on the beach and saw it.
Unique.
It was a day well spent and we thoroughly feel good about it, it was wonderful.
March 26
Today with no real itinerary, we were going to discover Melbourne, got onto the tram and headed right into the central business district.
‘Three Businessmen Who Brought Their Own Lunch: Batman, Swanston and Hoddle’
Me in disguise!!!
Queen Victoria Market
Beautiful place with lots of produce.
It is clean and dry.
Lots of choices and yummy too!!!
Melbourne GPO Walk Way
Nice old building
Busy, busy, busy!
Free Hot Cross Buns!!!
Yummie from Citi Bank with coffee too!!!
Share A Bike.
Coles Fountain
Favourite spot for wedding photos.
We have to have one too!!!
St. Patrick‘s Cathedral
Dinner at Hutong Dumpling Bar
Delicious dumplings.
Another very satisfying and well fed day
. Next Brisbane.
