Wyatt's Blog: Melbourne Trip (2 ~ 8 July) Day 2

On 3 July...

Today is a long day, since we have to visit quite a lot of places. First, we went back to Federation Square, but this time we charged straight to the visitor information centre to ask about the daily tours. The officer there is quite nice, and we pay (sob sob, precious $450, stab my heart) for 3 daily trips to Great Ocean Road, Mount Buller and Philip Island. We were so glad to hear that we can have a free half day tour to Dandenongs, wow!!

Flinders Street Station, what a beauty...

Nice building but forgot what it is..

Carriage by horse in the middle of Melbourne City (appreciate this pic, actually i stand on a middle of a busy road to take it, phew...)

After that we went to Immigration Museum, a museum that tell us more about the historical backgrounds of immigrants of Australia. It was quite a nice museum since it was really informative, plus it was free!! We had a look there for around one hour, then leaved.

Posing in front of the museum

Ok, then it was lunch time. We couldnt find any better place to have lunch other than Chinatown. Chinatown in Melbourne is quite similar to the one in Sydney, and of course a lot of things to eat. It was hard to choose from so many stalls, but luckily we chose one that is cheap and delicious. Huhu lunch time!!

Chinatown, a must-go

Me and Jason with a statue

After having lunch, we went to Victoria State Library. I was so surprised that it looked similar to the NSW Art Gallery, with the Parthenon-like design and various statues. We actually planned to have a look inside but since the guard was so unfriendly (i guess he is a bit racist), plus we need to put our bags in locker (need money), so we just took some photos outside. More than enough.

I am handsomer than the statue right? Keke

What? The library collapses behind us?!!

Without wasting time, we went straight to Old Melbourne Gaol, an old jail. Only a portion of the building left there. However, there is something interesting. If you pay like $26 (if not wrong), you can have the experience of being a prisoner!! You will be handcuffed into the cells (very scary right?) We decided not to enter, and have some photos instead...

Prisoner waiting to be prosecuted...

Remaining wall of cells

Next, we went to Yarra River and had a cruise! Due to the bad weather the cruise only half of the river. Another new experience for me, I have not had a cruise on river before, and certainly it was different than the sea cruise in Sydney. River cruise is more relaxing with gentle breeze, and we crossed quite a lot of bridges. Of course, I have some nice coffee on board, and some nice photos for sure.

What attracts Pizza so much wor?

Stadium where Australian Tennis Open (First Grand Slam of the year) is held

'1, 2, 3 Cheese--' said Captain (I pity him coz he multitasked - manouvre the boat, introducing places, washing cups and take photos, sad)

The cruise lasted one hour ++, and we then went to New Quay. Not really in our schedule, just went there for fun. I could say it is a smaller version of Circular Quay in Sydney, but the air is freezing. Not much to do, and to make it worse, it rained. We hopped on a free tram and leaved.

Me and Pizza in front of New Quay

New Quay

Ok, last destination of the day, Eureka Skydeck! This is indeed the focus of the day, i guess. Eureka Skydeck is the tallest tower in the Southern hemisphere, and has the highest viewing platform as well. It was a bit crowded up there, but really the view is awesome!!! We still decided to challenge the Edge (glass viewing platform stretching 3 m out of the building). It was not that scary, but i could say it was fun and a new experience for me that have not even been to KL Tower. Ok camera time...