Sunday 4th November 2007

We set the alarm to wake us up this morning, so that we could have some of the free breakfast and then leave the hostel in time to visit the Queen Victoria Markets in town. We weren't sure what to expect - but it certainly wasn't what we got - the market was MASSIVE! It had well over a thousand stalls, which was quite cool at first, but pretty soon they were just selling the same as everyone else - and it was mostly tack anyway. We spent a couple of hours looking around and after buying a few bits and pieces, went back to the hostel to drop our 'purchases' off. We had some lunch and then went back out.

This afternoon, we caught the Circle Line Tram back around the city, because Steve never got to ride on it yesterday, and got off at the Melbourne Museum, which was VERY impressive! It was more than just a museum - it had loads of interactive things to keep us amused, which was good - because outside it was miserable and wet. We spent a couple of hours in the museum, doing our best to look at everything, although we could probably done with more time.

Afterwards, we caught the Tram back into the centre and got off to walk through the Greek Precinct. As we were passing through, we noticed a bowling alley, that was offering free bowling if you spent $5 on drinks... bargain we thought, and went in. Me and Steve shared a jug of beer and Nikki had a lime & soda, while we had a game of bowling. Just as we were getting ready to leave, a group next to us gave us loads of their vouchers - and we got to have two more games for free! In the end, we played 3 games and we all won one each. Nikki was the best bowler though - thrashing both Steve and me in the last game!

Tonight, back at the hostel Nikki made us a chilli, before we went back out into town to find another hostel. The one we're staying in is fully booked tomorrow, because of the Melbourne Cup horse race - so we're gonna lose our room. We found another one ok, in the Elizabeth Hostel - but it's pretty grotty and nowhere near as good as the one we're staying in tonight... oh well, it's only for one night!

Oh, before we went to bed tonight - me and Nikki hid one of Steve's shoes - I wonder how he'll react when he's late for check out tomorrow, with only one shoe (ha ha)?

Alright, come on now - that's enough with the rain already!