Formula 1

Tickets were pretty pricey so we didn't make it to the race but we did take the tram down to the entrance and peered through the fence to catch a glimpse of the cars. We could see them flashing past, and the noise was incredible. We took the tram back to town and watched the rest of the race on the big screen in Federation Square. It was hard to hear any commentary, the noise from the cars drowning out almost everything in the CBD.

Food and Wine Festival

Kelley got us tickets to the wine tasting along Southbank. It was a roasting day and the tasting started for us at about 12:30.....by about 1:30 we were about ready for an uncontrolled fall into the river.

The Yarra



There were vineyards from all around the region, and some very nice wines, far too many for us to try but it gave us a bit of an idea for places to go for a look with any visitors.

Dandenongs

There was a bit of an international flavour to our trip out to the Dandenongs. Our Chinese landlord, her Chinese friend, her frind Pete the Greek and us two Kiwis. In terms of mountains, the Dandenongs are pathetic but it is quite a nice place for a BBQ and a wander. Its also a very popular place for cyclists.



Pete the Greek and his favourite Chinese ladies.


Unfortunately, the views of the city weren't so flash, it was a bit hazy.