Perth is okay. Adelaide is good. Melbourne is marvellous. 

We have spent the last few days wandering the streets and taking in the sights since we arrived on Sunday. Although we would love to have a full on, non stop, city break the reality is a little different because we are knackered. On our first day we actually had to return to our hotel in the afternoon to have a wee sleep. Ah poor old cycling people 😴

Sundays are a bit of a concern for me in Australia as many restaurants and bars don’t open. I believe it’s largely to do with wage rates that apply on a Sunday. Thankfully, I have an inbuilt beer radar and even though the hotel recommended two bars that were closed we luckily came across The Mitre pub. It transpired its actually the oldest building in Melbourne and, if you think about it, it’s really a museum that sells beer. The food was also great so next time you’re in Melbourne then please visit this ‘museum’ as part of your cultural day. 

Here’s a couple of photos of central Melbourne and the Yarra River.

Here is Flinders Street Station, a cultural icon in Melbourne.

And here’s me in the conservatory at Fitzroy Gardens. I think the photo brings out my sensitive and soft nature. 

Now a photo of the world famous cricket ground, the MCG.

To be honest I’ve just put that photo in for my pal Brian. He’s a stadium groupie and collects pictures of them. He even got a job at a national stadium just to be near one. So Brian, this photo is for you. Enjoy! 

Finally, a photo of every guys’ desire, second only to beer. 

Yes it’s a cakes. Honestly, how good is that display guys?

Sorry, no time to write anything else. We are cycling north towards Sydney tomorrow and tonight I have to revisit a certain ‘museum’ to do some carb loading. Old Lardy ass and Little Miss Perfect are back on the road again! 

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