Melbourne

I arrived safely in Melbourne on Saturday and what a shock to the system it was after two weeks in peaceful New Zealand.

Tramcars are as much a part of Melbourne 's character as the Victorian arch itecture.

Went on a walking tour to try and orientate myself a little in this huge city and had to admire the beautiful buildings along the way.

Then got a little more adventurous the next day and hopped on a tram to St Kilda, on the other side of the river, a nice seaside and beautiful beach. Walked along the front by the sea for a couple of hours but then it became too hot and I had to seek shade at one of the local bars!!

Later today I go on a trip to Philip Island to see the fairy penguins . Looking forward to seeing some wildlife for the first time on this holiday. There fare some lovely parks and gardens here in Melbourne so I shall have a stroll in one of those after breakfast. I think to live here you have to be ultra chic and trendily dressed and have your IPhone permanently in your hand! No one but no one is not using their phone 24/7.........