9/14 ... Finally in Melbourne!!

Such a long night... thought I can sleep in the plane for a full 6 hours... thanks to the stewardess's hospitality. We are served with supper at 1am ~ breakfast at 5am Australia time ~ lights are on... I had been awaken 3 times :( I think I only manage to get 3-4 hours sleep... so tired!!


The day begins with first breath of Melbourne!! Stepped out of the airport... it isn't that cold though.. haha I can still take pic with my England Jersey :) We are waiting for our Melbourne host ~ Allen (ooi kio's friend) to fetch us to his house and not wasting any chance to snap a pic! Allen had been a good host, printed the train map for us and showed us the way to station, most importantly introduce what good food to eat!

Our first place to explore ~ Queen Victoria Market. A bit lost when we get out at the wrong station as the route schedule is different from the map, anyway it leads us to the information centre. Some recommended food in QVM: Fresh croissants @ Le Croissant Des Halles on Elizabeth St before entering QVM, American Donut, Spanish Donut

After QVM, we walk along shops in Bourke St and visit the shopping complex, bought some little souvenir and hand made melbourne sweets. We also visited Esprit outlet but din get anything... Last place to visit before dinner is the Shrine of Remembrance