MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA


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 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2007:

It was a quick flight to Melbourne on Virgin Blue Airlines on Wednesday morning.
After getting settled in my hotel I walked down Collins Street to the Rialto Tower.
The shots below were taken from the highest observation deck in the Southern Hemisphere.
Rialto Tower Observation DeckRialto Tower Observation DeckRialto Tower Observation Deck

Next I took a walk around Melbourne mainly along the Yarra River.
Rialto TowerYarra RiverFlinders Street Station




FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2007:

I spent my last day in Australia in downtown Melbourne. I took a Melbourne River Cruise up and down the Yarra River.
Skyline from Yarra RiverSkyline from Yarra RiverWest Gate Bridge

After my cruise I took a walk through Queen Victoria Gardens.
Queen Victoria Gardens/Floral ClockThe Marquis of Linuthcow first Governor General of AustraliaGovernment House

Also on the grounds of Queen Victoria Gardens is the Shrine of Remembrance.
Shrine of RemembranceShrine of RemembranceMelbourne Skyline from Shrine balcony

After an entertainment break at the Crown Entertainment Complex I went back up the Rialto Tower at dusk.
Yarra RiverTelstra DomeCrown Entertainment Complex on right

Melbourne is a beautiful city after the sun goes down as well.
Melbourne after darkMelbourne after darkMelbourne after dark

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