Saturday a week ago we went up to Melbourne to visit Shane (#2 son) and his partner Rilla. During the second Melbourne lockdown they moved into an apartment in Docklands and we had not been to see where they were, so Saturday we were up bright and early
I have not been up with the sun for ages!!
This is the ferry that travels from Portarlington to Melbourne
Leaving Portarlington
Me looking for dolphins out the back of the boat, no joy sadly!
Melbourne off in the distance
approaching the Westgate Bridge
getting closer to the city
several Dragon boat crews were out training
This building really annoys David as it is not straight 😀 every time he sees it he feels like it is going to fall over!
Shane and Rilla met us at the boat and we walked back to their apartment
Henri the cat was in residence
Going out to lunch we passed an amazing shop with the most stunning Indian themed wedding wear, the colours were beautiful.
This is the garden at the base of the high rise Shane lives in, outdoor BBQ, exercise equipment and space to exercise dogs.
There is an art installation you can play with
So Shane did!
While we were out for lunch the heavens opened and the rain came down, this view is out of the west looking window, love the contrast between the modern high rise buildings and the old train shed building down below. Shane and Rilla are on the 17th floor. We were sitting chatting and Shane said look out the window......we could see tiny snow flakes falling 😲 Shane says it happens quite often when it is raining there. I wasn't quick enough to get a photo.
David and I wandered back to the ferry in the rain late afternoon
The Geelong ferry was in first, the Port one arrived not long after and thankfully they allowed us onto the boat once the people coming to Melbourne were off and they had done a quick clean, we were happy to get out of the rain
A little refreshment was had on the way home
As we arrived back into Portarlington the sun peeped out from the clouds.
A very nice finish to our day out. Hopefully as we get back to normal life and people use the ferry, the service will be a little more often allowing us to come home earlier in the afternoon.
I am off to Bellarine quilters today so I had better go and get ready.
Happy stitching.
It sounds like a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great day, and so normal!
ReplyDeleteThat looked like a wonderful trip to see your son...even with the downpour.
ReplyDeleteI hope I get back to visiting Melbourne this year xxx
Thank you for sharing your visit to Docklands with us. The old goods shed that you can see out of your son's West view window is where I worked for several years (2008 to 2015)! Beautiful building to work in - old on the outside and modern on the inside.
ReplyDeleteHow good to finally have a day in the city and visit. Having a ferry trip to get there makes it much more of an adventure.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful outing you had Sue & how great to see Shane's new apartment. I love ferry trips!
ReplyDeleteGreat that you were able to visit and see where they live, Sue. It sounds like an interesting and enjoyable day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely day out and great to be able to visit by boat - what fun! xx
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to go for a trip on the ferry and visit your handsome son. He lives in an exciting place. Love the wonky building! Have a great week, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteI loved taking that journey with you. Liked the boats and the high rises, city shops, everything. Thanks for taking me away from my own surroundings.
ReplyDeleteLet's do it again soon lol
What a great way to visit your son and partner... very relaxing and no driving...
ReplyDeleteA lovely day out.... the ferry ride is a great way to get to Melbourne. I never knew about the snowflakes so high up....
ReplyDeleteHugz
SOunds like you had a great day out, with the added bonus of not having to drive in Melbourne traffic!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to travel up to the city. I think that building would annoy me too!
ReplyDeleteSue - how wonderful that you had this opportunity to visit Shane and his partner. He looks like a strong, young lad! I am not sure I could live on the 17th floor of a building, but seeing snowflakes falling would definitely be a benefit!!!
ReplyDeleteHow fantastic for you to get to Melbourne and them being walking distance. As Portarlington isn’t far from you it’s so much better than driving through the city. A lovely day out.
ReplyDeleteA lovely day out despite the rain. Love the pics.
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