Melbourne Observatory Deck

The Melbourne Observatory Deck is the only place that I would visit on all my trips. Like the Great Ocean Road, this place has a certain hold on me and I had in fact, put aside some money to take this ride up.

Funny that I have never thought of taking photo of this building, even though I couldn’t stop taking pictures from the top, capturing the sights of all my favourite places in Melbourne from the highest point in the city.

The Casino is one place which I chose to miss this time. No point going there alone and there would soon be one back home. Still, I heard that the Exhibition Centre next to it will be the IBC for the Commonwealth Games. I really hope I can be part of it.

The MCG and the other sporting arenas are another familiar sight from the Observatory Deck. Visiting these venues have been the highlights of my trip here. Had there been company, I don’t think they would want to make the tour in these venues with me, other than Aunty Wendy. Don’t worry, I bought for you the Australian Open Cap.

Flinders Street station is another one of my favourite place here. To me, this is the place where you could blend in to be one of the locals. The heart of the entire train system, I could never get sick of this train station even with other grander and newer stations around.

Of course, not forgetting the all-time favourite for all – Victoria Market. This is one place where I really, really want to bring mum. She would love this place to bits and would want to return to this market everyday, just like me. Speaking of which, I would make one last trip there tomorrow morning.

Last but not least, the beaches here have brought me great joy and peace this time. Of course that includes the never-ending walk along the Albert Park. It was really good workout, had not for the sun.

As the sun sets, I told myself, I will be back. Next time, I will really backpack and go to Tasmania on the Spirit of Tasmania.