Tuesday, 21 November 2017




Flight to Sydney


We spent the afternoon and evening with Phil, Carlo, Macario and Lucian. It was wonderful to catch up, the boys are growing up so quickly.


Monday, 20 November 2017





Two of the famous sights of Melbourne that Pete and I walked past on our walk this morning.



A stop for coffee on our walk along Acland Street.


It was a sensational day for our drive down to Portsea. Michelle gave us a tour of the area...


...little bush walk...


Portsea Beach on the bay side...


Portsea Surf Beach...



Wonderful swim...


Delicious lunch at this famous hotel.



Saturday, 18 November 2017




Pete and I walked from St Kilda Beach to Ellwood Beach this morning, the water was like glass and the sky so blue.



Chris and Michelle drove us to the Shrine of Remembrance in Kings Domain...we'd never been before. The views from the balcony was stunning.




All four of us then walked the Tan track which is a 3.8 Km track around Melbourne Botanical Gardens.


Eating yummy Pidapipo ice-cream in Chapel Street after a delicious italian dinner at Baby Pizza.

Friday, 17 November 2017




This morning Pete and I walked through the St Kilda Gardens, which are just down the road from where we are staying.


Then we walked down to the St Kilda Pier, it was a lovely morning.




Beautiful view from the pier...


After our walk , we were off to breakfast in Richmond with Chris and Michelle. Across the road from the restaurant is the Bryant and May factory where for many years Redhead matches were manufactured. It is a really impressive building.


We visited Chatswood shopping centre later in the day...it is huge!


...and the Dandenong Markets.


 Pete and I had an enjoyable evening with Chris, Michelle and her parents, Helene and Brad...good company and delicious Vietnamese food. 

Thursday, 16 November 2017




Last night Pete and I flew into Melbourne to spend a few days with Chris and Michelle. This morning we did a little sight seeing in the city.


The weather was a little dreary but the Christmas lights looked quite cheery.


....the State Library...


The Block Arcade ready for Christmas...





We woke to this wonderful news. 

Sunday, 12 November 2017





Tash sent me this beautiful photo of her and Sofie at City Beach...it was Sofie's birthday today.