Melbourne is so hot- too hot. Having never experienced 45c before I now realise that sitting in a sweltering UK summer traffic jam without air-con is a mere trifle. What makes this even more difficult to experience is the wind. When the north wind blows, it has already scoured 3000 miles of scorched outback and as a result feels like you are walking around with a body sized hairdryer blowing at your body.
It’s the second highest temperature ever recorded in Melbourne. The record was a mere 57c.........
It’s the second highest temperature ever recorded in Melbourne. The record was a mere 57c.........
Late night visit to the scary Luna ParkHowever, it is nothing that a cold beer cannot relieve, or more appropriately for the last few days, a freshly made mojito!
We have a had social couple of weeks since getting here: Lu’s former work colleague Sarah and hubby Dave have been so helpful and also revealed a couple of Melbournes little late night gems; the Diamantes, Anthony, Adriana and the kids, were great Australia day hosts and also introduced us to a couple more late night establishments; with Caro Salthouse and mother, aka Myles’ sis and mum, we shared a few glasses of fizz in honour of their brother in Geneva; while Johnny, Indra, Mish and Tash who have now finished their trip, joined us for a birthday lunch at the beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens.
Australia with the Diamantes
We have a had social couple of weeks since getting here: Lu’s former work colleague Sarah and hubby Dave have been so helpful and also revealed a couple of Melbournes little late night gems; the Diamantes, Anthony, Adriana and the kids, were great Australia day hosts and also introduced us to a couple more late night establishments; with Caro Salthouse and mother, aka Myles’ sis and mum, we shared a few glasses of fizz in honour of their brother in Geneva; while Johnny, Indra, Mish and Tash who have now finished their trip, joined us for a birthday lunch at the beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens.
Australia with the Diamantes
Melbournes cool way of honouring is favourite sons (and daughters)
The Aussie Open tennis has been the backdrop to our stay. It totally justifies it’s name as ‘The Peoples Grand Slam’ and is so accessible and a lot of fun. We have been a lot, from the first day when Olivia in particular sweltered but fortunately had her Nintendo in her bag, to last night’s unbelievable 5 1/2 hour Spanish semi final which finished around 1am. The atmosphere was electric and I doubt not one person left early nor wanted the match to finish.
The Grand Slam of Asia/ Pacific
Tonight sees Ang head back home to England, tomorrow Federer / Nadal, which we shall watch on the big screen in Federation Square. On Monday we will bid farewell to Melbourne, hello to Mavis our campervan again, followed by an overnight ferry to Tasmania. The adventure continues......
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