A very interesting puzzle...I learnt quite a lot about Dali and his fellow artists from the back of the box that the pieces were in. Glenda said she thought I would like this one.

 

I'm doing a puzzle ! My friend Glenda D lent it to me ....I'm quite enjoying it....

....and did some gardening today too.

 

Saturday 

 

Maison Saint-Honore ....French Patisserie and Cafe...Margot, Marjolijn, Pauline and I met for coffee and cake this morning ...a very pleasant couple of hours.

 

Monty having fun with a Woolies paper bag while Pete and I pack our cases ....

On our last day in Melbourne I wanted to see the Marina Tower in Docklands ....I have been calling it the crooked buildings ....we have seen it from afar but not up close. We caught the train to North Melbourne and walked to Docklands...interesting inner city walk.

This photo was taken from the Melbourne City marina....

The Marina Tower...There is a 43 story inclined tower and a 36 story inclined tower that are conjoined to the 21st floor and then diverge at 5 degree angles. It is mostly comprised of apartments but it also includes a seven story four Points by Sheraton Hotel.

An interesting sculpture "Meeting" ...one of many in Docklands...

While looking for a nice coffee shop we stumbled across this absolutely fabulous second hand book shop...I could have stayed there all day ...we will return next trip.

On our way to Southern Cross Station ...a good view of the marina and the Marina Tower.

The NAB building..

Another interesting building...the Premier Tower... Pete and I really enjoyed the day, so much to see in Melbourne City ...we said  goodbye to Chris and Michelle and thanked them for a relaxing short holiday...had a nice quiet time in the Qantas Lounge before we flew home.

 

Today we spent the morning with our friend Margaret ....she picked us up from the Newtown train station and drove us to her new house in Melbourne ....

....in Middle Park ....we had a tour of the suburb, Pete and I had never seen Middle Park....such a beautiful suburb...had a coffee and cake in the small collection of shops ...Both Pete and I loved her new house and are glad that she has settled so well after leaving Perth.

After saying goodbye to Margaret , Pete and I caught the tram into the city ...I wanted to go to the South Wharf DFO. It was quite cloudy in the morning...

....we had blue sky in the afternoon, perfect for a walk along the river after a very unsuccessful visit to the DFO.

Chris and Michelle cooked a delicious dinner for us this evening...chose two salad recipes from a new cookbook that Chris received for his birthday....

Pete looked after the wine ....

Fabulous dinner...perfect for a warm summer night ... and to top it off there was home made ice cream ...(my favourite food...lucky me)

 

What are you reading Pete?

A beautiful table setting at Julie Restaurant at Abbotsford Convent ...Pete, Michelle, Chris and I had a wonderful lunch there today. Thanks to Jeremy and Paul for the recommendation. 

We took some photos after lunch ....

Beautiful Cherry Lake, Altona ...It was such a glorious day, Pete and I took Monty for a walk around the lake ..

...so many birds...