We Are In Melbourne

Next weekend is the Melbourne Cup. The event is BIGGER than Ben Hur. That is my favorite Aussie expression. The Melbourne Cup is a horse race that brings Australia to a stand still. People shop for the clothes they wear while celebrating and enjoying the big race. Apparently you have to wear the latest hat to the big race too.

Karen and I enjoyed a beautiful run this morning along the habour in Sydney before we headed 750 km further south to Melbourne. We caught a bus into town from the airport and we are now set up along the Yara River. There is a nice river walk which we will be checking out in the morning during our morning run. Melbourne is older than Sydney and not as spectacular. I would say that Sydney has few rivals when it comes to beautiful cities in the world.

We do plan to head down the coast to check out the Great Ocean Road. Apparently it's spectacular. I bet this city has a few surprises that will impress Karen and I.

Karen and I are just on the left bank by the footbridge you can see in this picture.