With Alison and Neill in Lilydale

Tuesday was a bit damp, so we spent the morning walking around Melbourne’s Victoria market (outdoors but undercover). In the afternoon we explored the south bank of the river dropping into the museum of art on our way down to the botanic gardens. These are stunning; Morna and I both agreed that the were the best we had ever seen - better even than Kew.
Alison and Neill collected us from the hotel just after 6pm and together we went for an Asian fusion meal in Chinatown, before driving out to Alison and Neill’s house in Lilydale.
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Taking Harry for a Walk

On Wednesday, morning we set off for a tour of the Mornington peninsular for some wine tasting.
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Lunch at the winery on the Redhill Estate.

Then back to Lilydale for a barbecue (without which our few days in Australia would have been incomplete).
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The view over the Yara valley from Neill and Alison’s house

I had a business meeting on Thursday morning (for which Neill kindly acted as chauffeur) and in the afternoon we toured the beautiful Yara valley.

First stop was the Chandon winery that is famous for premium sparkling wines. The visit is an experience not to be missed and the the location is stunning.
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The Chandon Vinyard

We finished the day with a visit to a wildlife park featuring Australian animals and birds.

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An uncharacteristicly active Koala

 
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