We have a full day ahead of us before we meet Andrew again tonight for dinner at our side of town. He will be a little later than before because he has to put his ” Mag” to bed for which he is the Editor.
Took a short tram ride towards the city and hopped off at the Botanical Gardens. Walked through the delightful and very informative gardens and crossed the river “Yarra” to the Olympic Park. ( yes another one)
Home of Melbourne cricket ( The MCG) but the ” Collingwood” Ausie Rules team also play here.
They happened to be training next door and we got some insight to the team and the game from their coaches that were standing near by. By all accounts quite a coup as most Ausies wouldn’t of dared talk to the coaches. We were just naive and just asked what was going on. Collingwood were the runners up in the AFL this year and have a normal match gate of about 75000 fans.
Next, to the main city centre and the Docklands area.
The very attractive Flinders Railway Station
Typical Tram
Great Italian meal tonight after meeting Andrew.
We loved Melbourne and wish we had more time to explore but we are off again tomorrow on the 8.30 flight to Sydney for the next leg to stay with Chris and Martin for a week. I wonder what they will have in store for us?
