Our room at the Grand Hyatt had a superb view of Melbourne Park and the Rod Laver and Vodaphone Arenas. A not-to-be-missed Melbourne locale is Queen Victoria Market, where the finest foods are in superabundance, as well as the quotidian clothing and trinkets. Joyce and I resisted (so far) the urge to own a didgeridoo, an aboriginal tube-shaped musical instrument that comes in all sizes, shapes and decorative exteriors, and renders haunting music.
On our way back from Queen Victoria Market we happened upon a lady judge, complete with wig and gown. Unfortunately, I was only able to photograph Her Honor from the back.
We arrived at the Melbourne Aquarium in time to watch the divers feed the rays and other fish. The divers are regularly knocked over by the rays, some of whom are truly massive.
On our last evening in Melbourne Jonathan, Amy, Sam and Sylvia joined us at the Grand Hyatt at sunset for a farewell before we set off on our next adventure at Uluru in the outback.
5 comments:
that market looks AWESOME, all the people, and food
so cool
and how-in-the-world has joyce not bought a useless trinket?
she lives for those!!
haha :)
the aquarium looks phenomenal
the rays really are massive, i love the picture of the diver and the ray, it really shows how huge they are!!!
hope you guys are having fun,
(though i cant see how you couldn't be)
love you!!!!!
I miss you guys! It looks like you are having a great time! Good news...I received, signed, and returned my BCBS contracts today. The party for Ariel's sweet sixteen was a major hit... the party bus was rocking back and forth because the kids were dancing in the bus and blasting the music. Ariel had her picture taken with the two main actresses at the stage door! She will send you the link for the pics her friends have posted on facebook. They are a great group of kids. They even insisted that the composer and the stage manager take pics with them! They had the best time. Lots of pictures, we will make sure you see them. Love you!! Deb
Hi Joyce and Jules,
We are thoroughly enjoying our "armchair traveling" thanks to your wonderful pictures and great prose. I especially like the wine country and market shots (my favorite pastimes...food and shopping!). We have some happy news - Jesse and Vanessa are being married later this week in a civil ceremony! Love and safe travels, J,K&N
From Joycee in Uluru: Thanks for your comments one and all. Arie worry not because Joycee will buy many useless trinkets along the way and I'm sure they will look great on you. For good luck I have been wearing the priceless trinkets you, Phoebe and "baby" Nora made for me for my African trip. I look outstanding at dinner each and every night.
Kathryn, Jim and Nora - CONGRATS on the wedding. Take pics and send to us. That is the one thing we do miss along the way so just attach pics to an email and we will be happy.
Now we are off to Cairns to overnight before our New Guinea adventures. Jules will post a long journal with pics tonight so check us out tomorrow your time.
Hugs,
Joycee and Jules
From Joycee in Uluru: Thanks for your comments one and all. Arie worry not because Joycee will buy many useless trinkets along the way and I'm sure they will look great on you. For good luck I have been wearing the priceless trinkets you, Phoebe and "baby" Nora made for me for my African trip. I look outstanding at dinner each and every night.
Kathryn, Jim and Nora - CONGRATS on the wedding. Take pics and send to us. That is the one thing we do miss along the way so just attach pics to an email and we will be happy.
Now we are off to Cairns to overnight before our New Guinea adventures. Jules will post a long journal with pics tonight so check us out tomorrow your time.
Hugs,
Joycee and Jules
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