This is Susan and me on Brighton beach in Melbourne. We took a great tour of the city and surrounding suburbs. The city has a lot of nice parks and beach areas. If you notice the little shacks to the left of the picture. These shacks sell for over 200K. They have no windows or any place to sleep. They are used to store beach stuff like chairs and other items. It was explained that it is some kind of status symbol to own one. Kind of like having a lambo in your driveway that has no engine in it! Today is the famous Melbourne Cup. It is a three mile race for 3 year old horses. The favorite horse is from Ireland named Septimus. For those of us who never knew, this is a race that stops all of Australia. Susan and I saw hordes of people in the bar at 9 this morning. The ladies are all dressed up to the nines. There seems to be a competition for who has the best hat and overall outfit. All the jobs are shut down, the stores closed and everyone is heading to the track. The big race starts at 3 this afternoon. Susan and I are going to try to get tickets and head out to the track ourselves. You know how I love to bet those ponies! More later on the race and our stay in Australia.
3 comments:
Hey pop, looks like the weather's fantastic there. Try and resist the urge to buy one of those little shacks just so you've got property in australia too :)
Hi Dick and Susan
You guys look great.
I guess it is well into spring weather there in Aust.
We'll be watching your trip from here in Victoria. See ya at the Star.
Frank and Jackie
While we endure the rain we'll keep checking in for your sunny updates! Have a great vacation.
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