Today didn't go quite as planned. Pete and I left Melbourne to drive to Arthur's Seat, making a stop at Chadstone Shopping Centre on the way. I lost my phone, someone found it and kept it, we traced it using the Find Me App on Pete's phone, the man who found it wouldn't give it back....long story.  We went to the Moorabbin Police Station and by dinner time the police rang and said they had my phone. I was impressed and very thankful.

The driveway to our accommodation for the next four nights at Arthur's Seat.

...and there is a pretty dam...

...nestled in the trees...

....we love it...

Heaps of these butterflies...the above two are mating...Common Brown butterflies.

 

I really appreciate the fresh coffee Chris makes for me in the morning...

Making the waffle mixture....

Using their new waffle maker ( a wedding present) for the first time.

Success...the first waffle

...topped with greek yoghurt, berry coulis, banana and maple syrup...delicious breakfast.

He's a big bundle of joy!

An afternoon drink at the local bar...live music on a Sunday afternoon.

 

On our way to lunch at Michelle's parents home in Brighton.

Pete and Brad cutting up the baked lamb....Brad and Halina served us a delicious lunch. It was a delightful afternoon.

Gathering in the kitchen for a light evening meal.

 

Visiting the art galleries in Melbourne is always on our agenda when in town. First stop today was the Ian Potter Centre in Federation Square.This is a photo of the original Rainbow flag, the widely recognised emblem of pride and activism for the LGBTQI+ community. Each of the coloured stripes represents a different meaning: red for life, orange for healing, yellow for sunlight, green for nature, blue for serenity and violet for spirit. The flag was conceived by Gilbert Baker, a San Francisco-based activist and designer who created it for the city's Gay Freedom Day Parade, held on 25 June 1978. Baker refused to trademark his design so it would remain in the public domain. I learnt all this today.

The collection was about change and there were some wonderful exhibits.

The people of Melbourne...

The painting on the boards was amazingly detailed....

A couple of shots I took on the way to the National Gallery of Victoria.

I've been looking forward to this exhibition....

An amazing installation in the foyer of the gallery.....a giant mirror above this incredible floor.

The Gabrielle Chanel exhibition....

How to travel with your Chanel No5 in the 1930s

Some of the amazing dresses by Gabrielle Chanel... I loved them all. It was an amazing exhibition, Gabrielle Chanel led such an interesting life.

Another walk along the bridge over the river.

 

Lunch in the city today....Pho, my favourite.

The Block arcade.....another of my favourites.

Flinders House....a stunning old building...

A couple of shots I took on the way home on the train.

 

Started the day with a brisk walk around Cherry Lake which is walking distance from Chris and Michelle's house.

In the late morning we visited Williamstown.....where many buildings remain from bygone eras. 

Williamstown Beach...rather busy today as it was quite warm for Melbourne.

Views of the city...after another long walk we stopped for lunch at Hobson Bay Hotel and then had another wine at their rooftop bar....fabulous view.