Melbourne Weekend

After cruising down to Melbourne in the afternoon we unwound in the air conditioned comfort of Jo’s cool apartment in Carlton. After a quick walk around her local area to confirm that I was in the un-coolest person in Melbourne (or at least in funky Carlton & Fitzroy) we then got takeaway thai and settled down to watch some netflix before sleeping on actual beds which was a nice treat! 

In the morning (today) Jon and I both got out early for some exercise - Jon pounded the yarra trail for 2 and a half hours while I took Jo’s bike for a spin into the city and back, which by the time I had made it home was a 36k and 2 hour return trip.  With Melbourne cooking in 40 degree heat we weren’t keen to tear ourselves away from Jo and her air-conditioning and we probably wouldn't have except that we had a 2pm Escape Room booking in St Kilda. 

The room went really well and we busted out with out any clues which was great.  Then had to think about what to do for 3 hours before boarding our ferry. It was so hot that anything outdoors was out of the question. In the end we decided to visit the National Gallery of Victoria which turned out to be great.  

Us and the thousands of other sudden-art-lovers were kicked firmly out at 5pm which meant there was almost the perfect amount of time left to get our traditional fish and chops from the pier before boarding the Spirit of Tasmania which is where I am now.

Farewell mainland and Christmas Holiday 2017. You've been fun.