We had a really good time yesterday. Got up, had another lovely free breakfast, then waited for B's friend to arrive. She is about 45-50 minutes away by train but she doesn't seem to mind it. It feels like a lot of people are used to that kind of commute every day. Similar to the way people who work in DC and live in VA deal with it every day. No thank you. Regardless, I am grateful she is making the trip as it makes B happy.
She arrived around 10:30 and we all headed off to the Melbourne Aquarium. It's about a 10 minute walk from the hotel. We meandered our way over and got inside around 10:45. Nice aquarium! As one would expect in Australia, lots of coral reef exhibits and fish. Not complaining, just pointing out that what would be more exotic to me, is their natural fauna. We saw all types of fish, alligators, lizards, turtles, and jellies. We had a nice lunch there in the aquarium. Overpriced just like every zoo and aquarium I have ever been to of course. But the quality was worth it. I have been watching what we spend carefully and trying to balance the cash usage against the card. So far we're doing okay. Nothing crazy.
Left the aquarium around 2. On the way back to the hotel we stopped at a straight up Aussie tourist shop for stuff for everyone back home. Little things, but we managed to get everyone take care of for about $100. Now, when I saw 'we' I really mean B. The stuff we got was primarily for her family. I got the kid something but the majority was for the 900 people B decided to shop for. Whatever. The chance of them ever going to Australia is pretty low, so let them get the stuff.
Came back to the hotel and they watched a movie and relaxed. For dinner we went to Nandos. An excellent peri-peri (kinda like jerk) chicken place. We ate it on the hotel room floor like a picnic. Around 7, B's friend headed home and we collapsed. We were in bed once again by 9:30.
Today we are headed out of the city and into the suburbs. Mostly just to check out the area. Today is a relaxing day. Trying to alternate those and Saturday is our beach day and B's day to see a play. There's a Harry Potter off broadway play going on right now and they bought tickets. While they're seeing the play I am going to wander the area. But that's tomorrow. Nothing so exciting today. A nice train ride out into the country and some picture taking. This morning I am planning on taking a walk down to AC/DC lane where the Cherry Bar is located. The Cherry is the Australian equivalent of the Whiskey or CBGB. There should be some cool graffiti on the walls he says hopefully.
Off to adventure!
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