Melbourne: Day 3

Our time spent chilling out and easing up on the exercise had left us feeling the need to work off some food, and make the most of the cooler temperatures here. So we decided to get up early and go for a run.

This seemed like a great idea the night before but its harder to pull yourself from a cosy bed come the next morning. Alas, we managed to get up and we even enjoyed our 5km round a river in Geelong, not the fastest we’ve gone but it’s not bad for nearly a month off.

A highlight of the trip was when we were joined by some dogs who seemed to enjoy the idea of fast paced people to say hello too, my feeling of becoming one with the pack was quickly diminished when we realised the dogs belonged to the man who was pelting along and overtook us, disappearing over the horizon in no time.

It’s like the Rorschach Test of run maps

Our run with wolves (dogs) had certainly built up our appetite and so we stopped at the local shop for our brekkie supplies. Shopping when hungry is never a good idea and we ended up with a feast for breakfast!

My feast of tea, toast, and fruit with kiwi yoghurt!
Kiwi compote is pretty darn good
James had several helpings of coffee and toast with homemade chilli…
…and a fruit smoothie with almond and coconut milk

We spent the rest of the morning catching up on journals and other creative pursuits, all in the best company!

Soda is a very good girl

In the afternoon Gary very kindly took us to Queenscliff, a lovely little seaside town where you can catch a ferry to Sorrento across the bay. We decided to stay on land but got to enjoy the views nonetheless.

The helter skelter building was open and free for people to enjoy the view (unfortunately there was no slide down)
Some of the leisure cruisers docked up and ready for the sunshine
Said views from the helter skelter, in towards the bay

Our wonderful guide; Gary, was able to provide us with fascinating facts about the area while we took in the 360 views.

The first shot of WWII was fired from this headland! This is also an area where the first settlers would quarantine any ill people coming in on ships. Also somewhere around there is where a prime minister went missing in the 1960’s!

As the rain started to come on a bit more and lunchtime approached, we decided to head a little more inland and explore the town.

Queenscliff is a really charming little time capsule, it’s great that they’ve kept so many of the original features and buildings.

Move the cars and you could be back in time

We opted to shelter from the rain and dove into a local bakery.

Rhubarb and almond tart, and chocolate croissant

After a lovely pastry lunch we wandered further round the town and into a local gallery. Salt Contemporary Art had a show on with other works available too, the space was lovely former drapery store.

James was a fan of Joanne Sisson’s work

Soon enough it was time to head back to Geelong, going a slightly different way passed some of the vineyards in the area. Just my cup of…wine!

As soon as you turn off the main road you are faced with a gravel one
The views were pretty spectacular
James suggested I strike a power stance: nailed it!

We spent the rest of the afternoon and evening thoroughly enjoying relaxing by the fire and chatting away with the family. All round lovely day.

Hatti x

2 Responses to “Melbourne: Day 3”

  1. The pictures of the old town and the countryside, where just as I imagine Melbourne to look. It looks so beautiful xx

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