The day was quite cool, grey and raining, of course. It always rains in Melbourne.

Deb fed a rosella, but I know how hard they can bite so I didn't.

My very first wild lyrebird

From there we headed to the very top of Mount Dandenong. It would have been really nice if the sun was shining. Even so, the view was pretty spectacular. Melbourne looks good from a distance.

We wandered around, saw The Big Chair, and went inside for a warm-up and coffee.


Then I dragged my helpless passengers down to Emerald Lakes so I could put on my anorak and look at the Puffing Billy steam train. Today's engine was a Garrett!






Anorak off, and then to the cafe for a very nice late lunch and back to Berwick.
Dinner that night was at
I got back to Alex & Deb's at 11pm.
Have some random photos.
Wood Ducks

Berries

Woody Wrinkles

* named after Ada Lovelace, first lady of computing.