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September 2006 - Australia - Melbourne

We spent three days in Melbourne. If it weren't for the cars driving on the wrong side of the road or the funny Aussie accent I swear I was in St. Louis. The weather was identical to St. Louis weather and amazingly their weather saying is the same weather saying that we have in St. Louis, "If you don't like the weather wait 5 minutes." The funny part about this saying is that it is actually true. There is a lot of microclimate variance in Melbourne because it is a coastal town. Temperatures in Melbourne were noticeably cooler since we were farther south than Sydney. Temperatures during the day hovered in the 60's while at night the temps dropped to the 40's. Melbourne is the state capital and largest city in the Australian state of Victoria, and the second-largest city in Australia, with a population of approximately 3.7 million. Melbourne is the southernmost city in the world to have a population of over one million people. Chelle and I spent our time in Melbourne shopping, dining, sight-seeing and going to Phillip Island to watch the Little Penguins. Remember you can click on a photo for a larger image.
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View of downtown Melbourne in front of the Yarra River
View of downtown Melbourne in front of the Yarra River		 Flinders Street Station in the heart of the city is the central railway station of the suburban rail network of Melbourne
Flinders Street Station in the heart of the city is the central railway station of the suburban rail network of Melbourne		 I found this graffiti interesting while walking the downtown streets of Melbourne
I found this graffiti interesting while walking the downtown streets of Melbourne		 Even with Melbourne's cold temperatures palm trees find life here
Even with Melbourne's cold temperatures palm trees find life here
A view of Melbourne's city museum
A view of Melbourne's city museum		 View of an approaching City Circle Tram near Parliament Station. This is a free tourist-oriented service circling the CBD
View of an approaching City Circle Tram near Parliament Station. This is a free tourist-oriented service circling the CBD		 A view inside the Circle City Tram. The person standing on the left would announce each station and help answer questions
A view inside the Circle City Tram. The person standing on the left would announce each station and help answer questions		 A view of the Parliament of Victoria. Notice the two Victorian police officers standing guard. This picture was taken on a Sat
A view of the Parliament of Victoria. Notice the two Victorian police officers standing guard. This picture was taken on a Sat
Outside restrooms were actually located underground down a long flight of stairs
Outside restrooms were actually located underground down a long flight of stairs		 A picture of some local kids using a stairway as their own skateboard jump
A picture of some local kids using a stairway as their own skateboard jump		 The scene may look warm but it was almost too cold to stay outside. This is where we waited until HRC opened for lunch
The scene may look warm but it was almost too cold to stay outside. This is where we waited until HRC opened for lunch		 On our way to Phillip Island we stopped at a private zoo to pet & feed the kangaroos
On our way to Phillip Island we stopped at a private zoo to pet & feed the kangaroos
These tame eastern grey kangaroos will eat right out of your hand. Their fur is very soft by the way
These tame eastern grey kangaroos will eat right out of your hand. Their fur is very soft by the way		 Closeup of an eastern grey kangaroo. They actually look like overgrown rabbits to me
Closeup of an eastern grey kangaroo. They actually look like overgrown rabbits to me		 Checkout the claws. You do not want to get into a boxing match with a kangaroo
Checkout the claws. You do not want to get into a boxing match with a kangaroo		 Kangaroos are large herbivores, feeding on grass and roots, and they chew their cud
Kangaroos are large herbivores, feeding on grass and roots, and they chew their cud
These were by far the largest kangaroos in the park. They are gigantic and are just lazing around like a dog would
These were by far the largest kangaroos in the park. They are gigantic and are just lazing around like a dog would		 After feeding the kangaroos it was time to see the Koalas
After feeding the kangaroos it was time to see the Koalas		 A Koala with its baby hanging onto its back
A Koala with its baby hanging onto its back		 Another view of the baby Koala hanging tightly onto its mother
Another view of the baby Koala hanging tightly onto its mother
The mother Koala became protective of its young when the camera flashes startled it
The mother Koala became protective of its young when the camera flashes startled it		 I have no idea how a Koala stays comfortable sleeping in a position like this
I have no idea how a Koala stays comfortable sleeping in a position like this		 A view of the swampy and marshlike conditions around the park. I have no idea what the white things are
A view of the swampy and marshlike conditions around the park. I have no idea what the white things are		 As we arrive at Phillip Island a storm approaches. The wind was incredible blowing easily to 40 mph making it difficult to stand
As we arrive at Phillip Island a storm approaches. The wind was incredible blowing easily to 40 mph making it difficult to stand
A view of a walkway that will bring you down to the coastline. It was raining and too windy to go down there
A view of a walkway that will bring you down to the coastline. It was raining and too windy to go down there		 Hopefully this picture can convey the beauty of Phillip Island. Notice how strong the winds are whipping the grass
Hopefully this picture can convey the beauty of Phillip Island. Notice how strong the winds are whipping the grass		 Some of the Little Penguins would come ashore at this point. Unfortunately, we were not allowed to take pictures of the Penguins
Some of the Little Penguins would come ashore at this point. Unfortunately, we were not allowed to take pictures of the Penguins		 Typically growing to 15 in tall and weighing about 2 lbs, they live year-round in large colonies
Typically growing to 15 in tall and weighing about 2 lbs, they live year-round in large colonies
While walking around Melbourne we saw a lot of these red light cameras. We also saw it bust a couple of cars with a flash
While walking around Melbourne we saw a lot of these red light cameras. We also saw it bust a couple of cars with a flash		 Coffee is big time in Australia. This is a coffee store that will actually teach you how to properly brew coffee like a master
Coffee is big time in Australia. This is a coffee store that will actually teach you how to properly brew coffee like a master		 Chocolate is also huge here. Koko Black is a licensed Belgian chocolatier. Their chocolate was oustanding
Chocolate is also huge here. Koko Black is a licensed Belgian chocolatier. Their chocolate was oustanding		 A view of a very colorful office park near the Docklands in Melbourne
A view of a very colorful office park near the Docklands in Melbourne
Checkout the cost of owning real estate in downtown Melbourne!
Checkout the cost of owning real estate in downtown Melbourne!		 An aerial view of Melbourne from the Rialto Tower observation deck from the 55th floor
An aerial view of Melbourne from the Rialto Tower observation deck from the 55th floor		 Telstra Dome was built specifically for Australian rules football, unlike most grounds that were originally designed for cricket
Telstra Dome was built specifically for Australian rules football, unlike most grounds that were originally designed for cricket		 Telstra Dome is currently used as a home ground by Carlton, Essendon, The Kangaroos, St Kilda, and Western Bulldogs football
Telstra Dome is currently used as a home ground by Carlton, Essendon, The Kangaroos, St Kilda, and Western Bulldogs football
Checkout the playground for Sunkids day care facility. Not a bad venue to play around in as a kid
Checkout the playground for Sunkids day care facility. Not a bad venue to play around in as a kid		 A view of Melbourne and its coastline
A view of Melbourne and its coastline		 A lot of skyscrapers and big businesses in downtown Melbourne. Notice the Blue Mountains visible in the background
A lot of skyscrapers and big businesses in downtown Melbourne. Notice the Blue Mountains visible in the background		 An aerial view of Flinders Street Railway Station
An aerial view of Flinders Street Railway Station
A view of the main shopping district and downtown restaurants in front of the Yarra River
A view of the main shopping district and downtown restaurants in front of the Yarra River		 Eureka Tower is the 2nd tallest skyscraper in the Southern Hemisphere, and the second tallest residential building in the world
Eureka Tower is the 2nd tallest skyscraper in the Southern Hemisphere, and the second tallest residential building in the world		 Eureka Tower rises 975 ft above ground. It has 91 stories plus one basement level (eurekatower.com.au)
Eureka Tower rises 975 ft above ground. It has 91 stories plus one basement level (eurekatower.com.au)		 A closeup of Eureka Tower
A closeup of Eureka Tower
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is an iconic Australian sporting venue located in Yarra Park in inner Melbourne
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is an iconic Australian sporting venue located in Yarra Park in inner Melbourne		 A closer view of the MCG
A closer view of the MCG		 A view of the Grand Prix racing circuit that runs around the lake pictured here
A view of the Grand Prix racing circuit that runs around the lake pictured here		 A wider view including Eureka Tower to the left and the Grand Prix circuit to the right
A wider view including Eureka Tower to the left and the Grand Prix circuit to the right
The Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Center encompasses over 107,000 sq ft!
The Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Center encompasses over 107,000 sq ft!		 The Melbourne coastline with large ships in the bay and the Melbourne Exhibition Center in the lower right
The Melbourne coastline with large ships in the bay and the Melbourne Exhibition Center in the lower right		 Rialto Towers weather conditions taken from the ground at RAAF Williams Laverton Base (14C=57F)
Rialto Towers weather conditions taken from the ground at RAAF Williams Laverton Base (14C=57F)		 Checkout these Australian high and low temperature extremes
Checkout these Australian high and low temperature extremes
Checkout these Australian wind extremes
Checkout these Australian wind extremes		 Checkout these Australian rainfall extremes
Checkout these Australian rainfall extremes		 I love Geochronic clocks. You can see that sunset is approaching the Australian eastern coast
I love Geochronic clocks. You can see that sunset is approaching the Australian eastern coast		 Facts and details of the Rialto Towers
Facts and details of the Rialto Towers
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Guest 06-Apr-2012 14:10
Thanks for sharing. I have just got home after a whirlwind 2 day business trip of Melbourne where I did not have a chance to take any pictures - thanks for the memories! Must go back one day with more time!
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