We have had a most wonderful time in Melbourne! The Rogers have been so fun and helpful and kind and we are having a ball exploring Melbourne both on our own and with them. Today, for instance, we went into the city, checked out the Melbourne Museum and the Old Melbourne Gaol solo, and then went to Philip Island for the Penguin Parade with Jo and Darren- we had a blast!
Anyway, tomorrow (Wednesday) is our last full day in Oz. We plan to see the Holocaust Museum, the Jewish Museum with Ros before we go into the city alone. We'll meet Jo, Darren, and maybe Danzi for dinner. Then we'll pack and get ready for goodbyes.... All good things must come to end, I suppose, but I'm not super keen on returning to reality just yet.
One funny note about today: Adjacent to the Old Melbourne Gaol is a recently-used jail that we were invited to tour. The tour was not a history lesson, though. Essentially, we experienced what it would be like to get arrested on the streets of Melbourne. We were treated roughly, required to follow directions just so, and put in cells. The experience was funny because it was quite realistic. The jail cell was in use up until 1994, so we are not talking Alcatraz here. It was funky, but the history part of the Old Melbourne Gaol was more interesting, to be honest.
The highlight of the day was without a doubt the penguins, and I know Craig already wrote about it. Perhaps they would be better than 'roos, especially since they spend so much time out of the home/burrow and in the sea...
Hope all is well!
love, seren
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