Took some time out from unpacking, washing, ironing, re-packing, haircuts etc to visit the Shrine of Remembrance in the city. A truly thought provoking and respectful place.

Afterwards, crossed the road to visit the magnificent Botanical Gardens.

In the evening we drove to Mentone for dinner – minestrone, pizza, pasta – then cruised along the beach road on the way home, stopping to watch the sunset.

I t’s now Thursday afternoon and I’m SO excited – (1) because I’m completely up to date with my blog and (2) because we fly out to New Zealand tonight, just before midnight – a country I’ve wanted to visit for so long.

I’ll be back to blog soon …