Met up for an afternoon/evening kick off and headed through the CBD a bit and since it was 76F we headed to the Yarra River Area to hang out for drinks and dinner.
We had an extra morning/afternoon before the tour began for the rest of the crew. We headed off to a few sites in the Central Business Area and near the hotel to kick off Melbourne.
And headed off for a cold windy walk along the beach in Saint Kilda before we warmed up over lunch at the pub.
I haven't wandered off in the East Melbourne direction often when I have been here - mostly south and a bit north from the center. I had some time before the arrival of the rest of the Minnesota contingent so off I went.
I have a balcony facing the East so I was looking at enough things in that direction that had my attention to check out.....
Busy few days before heading off to Australia for 3 weeks. Woke up to traces of snow on the ground in Minnesota on Saturday - and a brisk wintery wind as well.
Had a great Friday evening gathering with the Sandor crew and Betty as well before I left.
And by evening I was off and on to LA, Sydney and finally Melbourne. Warmed up to be a beautiful fall day. Looks like one more great one to some that will be a bit cooler.
Always great to be back in Oz - continues to be one of my favorite spots on the map.
Heading out but got out before most of the world was moving and wandered around the Flagler Village and downtown area. Another warm sunny day ahead - but very nice back in Minnesota as well.
