Atlantis Melbourne

... Up until today, I had been feeling pretty good about my navigation through South Australia and Victoria.  However, navigating around Melbourne proved to be very challenging.  There was no turn-off from the Princes Highway for the street I needed ...

... be never out of), got the bags, Sky bussed it to airport from the giant Southern Cross Station- goodbye Mell. I think the whole Melbourne V Sydney debate rages on, as to which city is better – either way, which ever city you start living in first, ...

... culture shock being back in the 'western' world, if one can use that expression for Australia. We immediately fell in love with Melbourne with its Yarra River flowing through the centre of the city. While the river is not the prettiest colour, the city ...

... found one I liked.  I made the purchase and then ate a bite of lunch in the food court. My next stop was the Melbourne Aquarium.  I walked a few blocks to the aquarium and bought a ticket.  It is a small aquarium, but I enjoyed it.  ...

... west to Lorne and beyond then return and take the ferry across The Rip, the entrance to the harbour that goes to Melbourne. Feb. 25th We navigated through the rush hour traffic in Geelong almost getting rear-ended by a car who thought I ...

... on it for a few laps to get my money's worth ;) Really though, it gave me an idea of places/ things I wanted to see. Melbourne is a lovely city. The very centre is a bit American with it's high rise buildings. It also reminds me of Barcelona with the ...

... dying to sing away at the top of my voice. You all know what I'm like! :L It was so cheesy but brilliant. I've enjoyed Melbourne but am really looking forward to heading back to Sydney on the flight this evening. Will be glad to get into my wee bed ...

... and they compared the signatures on the back. They hold the card until you sign. Pretty good eh? I woke up this morning in Melbourne. I have been forgetting to eat so I thought I'd bulk up on a little vegemite for breakfast. This was a bad idea. ...

... setting our watches two hours back we checked into the Best Western hotel and had a little walk around downtown. Tomorrow we explore Melbourne! It's now Sat. the 23rd and we've decided to spend another day in Mebourne.  There's so much to do and ...

... stuck on the side with clear views straight to ground flloor! The day we flew out to Christchurch, we found time to tour the Old Melboune Gaol (including a condensed rerun of the Ned Kelly trial). Really enjoyed Melbourne and would certainly return.  ...

... at the map and saw "Melbourne".  We thought we can't come to Florida and not see Melbourne as we're all from Melbourne back home in Australia.  Off to Melbourne we drove to spend the night and try to work out why we can't contact our ...

... after themselves - yeah, this is luxury). Dorms are normal but there is a pool table and green is better priced generally in Melbourne. Missed the sunset yesterday due to clouds, but Laura said it's really cool so gonna try again tonight. Oh yeah, met ...

So the next stop was Australia, Melbourne to be specific. This time we really were up early at 4am for a 6am flight. The good news was that we had recently qualified for Star Alliance gold status, so we got priority baggage and lounge access in the ...

... Drive around a bit then meet the van pickup people near the airport and they drive us to the airport and we eventually fly off to Melbourne. Nice 3.5 hour flight and into Melbourne at 5:30pm to a cool windy 18 C… that is the coldest we have had in a ...

... a delicious iced chai from a nearby Starbucks. (Since all the Starbucks in Canberra have closed down, and I don't get out to Sydney or Melbourne much, this was the first chai I'd had in over a year! Terribly American of me, I know, but I just can't find ...

... exploring in the evening. We found a great restaurant close to where we are staying.The lady there is a singer she has been to Melbourne to sing in the greek restaurants in Lonsdale street. The chef wasn't there so she prepared our meal .It was lovely ...