Trams and Trains

Melbourne

DH wanted to visit some hobby shops, so we all piled onto the train for a ride. The boys enjoyed being able to validate their tickets. We arrived at our destination station only for it to start hailing and raining. Once it stopped we had the fun of negotiating the flooded access ramp. We wandered along the shopping strip, then set out in the open, only for the hail to return. How much protection can a small umbrella give 4 people against 1cm (3/8”) hail? The boys and I walked back towards the station, stopping at a café for lunch, while DH continued on his 4km round trip hike. He eventually made it back and we returned to our apartment via the train – they boys were in heaven.

After we dropped DH’s purchases off, we went back to the station and caught the train into the city centre.


We then boarded the City Circle, a free tram service that travels around the perimeter of the city centre, then back on the train and “home” again.

We dropped into the local grog shop and picked up some pre-mixed cans of scotch and cola, which we imbibed in while watching a dvd – it was nice to relax for a change.

We found we were able to purchase a toll way day pass up to 3 days after travel, so decided to do so to avoid a hefty fine being levied for our indiscretion the day before. A few mouse clicks and it was done – phew!