...the old and the new...a photo taken from Federation Square... Pete and I were on our way to the Ian Potter Centre..

...to see a marvellous exhibition ..."Mother. ...Stories from the NGV Collection"

...some of my favourites...

Extraordinary!

From the Ian Potter Centre we walked up to Little Collins Street to meet Jeremy for lunch...

You always get a fabulous cup of coffee in this city...

...we had a scrumptious lunch and a great discussion about a book Jeremy and I have just read..."Yesteryear.."

On our way to Flinders Station I noticed this building...inside was amazing......

I just love all the Melbourne arcades...

 

 Pete and I decided to visit Williamstown this morning.... a good decision, the water was like glass...stunning weather...

One of the many gorgeous homes in the area...

Down by the yacht clubs....

It was still a little foggy over the city...

In the afternoon Pete visited the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre in Albert Park and swam some laps...he thought the facilities were quite amazing.

 

....playing with Monty in my matching jumper...

Pete and I always enjoy looking at all the various gardens when we are out walking Monty...Many houses have this tree in their front yard...it is a prunus variety....

This afternoon Pete and I visited High Point Shopping centre...it has been renovated since our last visit...wonderful shops and cafes...so much more variety than Perth...

Spending time with Juno ....

 

Sandridge Beach in Port Melbourne... from this calm little beach we walked west towards the Webb Dock East container terminal. The giant blue cranes are operated by Victoria International Container Terminal Ltd (often  called VICT)., Australia's first fully automated container terminal.

From this track we were able to get up close to the cranes and watch the trucks coming and going with containers...quite amazing how quickly it was all happening. At the end of the track is the Sandridge Lookout.

...amazing views across Port Philip Bay...

...and beautiful views of the city on this lovely sunny day...

Walking back to the car....

Pete, Monty and I enjoyed the walk and the sunshine ....

This evening, Pete and I attended the Australian Ballet's production of Romeo and Juliet at the Regent Theatre on Collins Street.

The theatre is awesome...it is an historic former picture palace built in 1929. It was closed in 1970 and then restored and reopened in 1996 as a live theatre on Collins Street. 

....above the stage....

Orchestra Victoria played Prokofiev's wonderful music for the ballet Romeo and Juliet...they played beautifully...

The ballet itself was captivating, the dancing superb and the costumes extraordinary. I pinched these few photos from the internet...

It was an outstanding production, probably the most enjoyable live theatre I've ever seen. 

We caught the train to town and the return home,,,,nice and warm in the trains...The "RISING" sign rising above the clocks at Flinders Street Station is for RISING, Melbourne's major winter arts, music, and performance festival.

 

A street in the suburb, Seddon...loved the trees...

...and the quaint houses...

We met Margaret for brunch at this amazing Turkish cafe, Advieh.....great food and friendly staff.

We had a short walk afterwards ...

Pete and I enjoyed catching up with Margaret and are so pleased that she is feeling more at home in Melbourne.

 

Jeremy and Paul came over for dinner this evening...great to have so much time together and catch up on all their news. Monty enjoyed their company too...