Melbourne Day 3 to 5

Oh Melbourne. You are quite the vixen, I can see why many fall for your charm. Although beautiful you are a cold, cold lover.

This Melbourne place is pretty ace. Yes, I said ace. It’s pumping with stuff to see and do. No wonder people brave the icy winter. An hour on the train, and we were at Flinders St Station. The weather on Friday was just clear enough to explore the city. Sight-seeing is made easy with a free bus which circles through all the sights. Melbourne is not bashful. In case you miss something the recorded voice over will tell you about the impressive university graduates and the street full of Italians. We were able to jump off at Victoria Markets and Southbank. The kids enjoyed the tram and a back street cafe.

Passing the MCG on the way in, I knew I’d have to find a game before we depart. It’s like a temple that sits and waits for the faithful to return. Saturday arvo was our chance, Richmond were favourites to beat the Dockers. The weather should have been an advantage to the home team. It was miserable. 

Rain is not a factor if you are a real fan and 43000 went home wet and disappointed after the Freo boys stole the cake (and the Lattes). Kael was reacquainted with a few words that you don’t hear at church. We went home satisfied with our taste of real footy.

Tomorrow is the party. I think we’ll be talking footy.