Relaxing in Jamieson....

After spending last weekend at home checking Fred Williams Infinite Horizons at the Ian Potter Centre we decided it was time to have a little break at one of our favorite places and so we headed off on Friday night to Jamieson.  We arrived very late but Angie and Freddy still invited us in for a cuppa before giving us the key to Azalea Cottage.  It was lovely to see them again and hear their news of the past year.  I can't believe it's been that long since we were here last time.

Once inside we lit the fire and didn't turn off the heater until the flames had well and truly taken over.  The fire then burned all weekend until we left on Sunday morning and we enjoyed waking up to our cozy warm lounge room each morning.

We had a slow start to Saturday morning before taking a drive along the Licola Rd to check out some of the local camping areas.  We found that these were all closed for winter but still enjoyed our drive.  We passed dozens of 4 wheel drives during the morning and decided that there was obviously a rally on so we stayed out of their way.  

Leaving the bush bashers to their fun we drove on to Kinloch Winery were we spent a couple of hours relaxing with a wonderful lunch and a glass of Pinot beside their fire.  And we left with another 8 bottles to add to the wine rack.  

We drove back to our cottage taking a scenic route and enjoyed seeing the snow capped Mount Buller across the fields.  Once home we had a wander down to the river before deciding that the warm fireside was the place to be.  Driving into town for dinner we discovered that all the 4 wheel drivers seemed to have met at the pub so we kept on driving the 5 kms round to the Jamieson Brewery where we had a yummy dinner beside their fire. Seemed to be the theme for the weekend and soon after we were back in front of ours for the rest of the evening.

It was hard to leave on Sunday morning but we were on our way by 11.00 and stopped in Mansfield for morning tea at the bakery.  Our next stop was Yea bakery for lunch where we had a pie and a piece of their yummy Blood Plum slice.  While I don't think a bakery crawl is as dangerous as a pub crawl when you are driving I can tell you it is not any good at all for the waistline.

A little further on we came across the sign for Kerrisdale Mountain Railway and so this time decided that as it was a nice day we would stop and have a look at it.  What a little gem we found.  The Kerrisdale Mountain Railway is a unique railway built to two foot gauge on a zig zag formation.  So that it can reach the maximum height on the property in the shortest distance there are steep grades and tight curves making the ride up to Summit Station a spectacular event.  

The Railway and Museum have been put together by eager volunteers over a fifteen year period and started out as a hobby that is now open to the public.  There are a number of little carriages, with 'George' being named for one of the men whose dream it was to 'tinker with trains'.  The museum is full of early steam engines and boilers and you could easily loose a few hours in here.  

Outside the views over the King Parrot Creek Valley are wonderful and looking further out you can make out Mt Buffalo in the distance.  Our train driver was full of interesting facts about the early explorers coming across the ranges from NSW looking for Western Port Bay and thinking they had found it when they got to the You Yangs.  

There are more relics from life in the Goldfields when you reach Summit Station.  We are so glad we stopped and saw this wonderful little bit of Victoria.  Certainly worth a visit from anyone who has ever liked travelling on a train.  Check it out on the website to find out about all the great stuff there.  Once we arrived back at 'Bottom Point' station we said goodbye to our engine driver and headed for home.

With another weekend over it was time to head back to work for another week.  Still very cold in Melbourne but Bill was able to escape for a while as he headed north to the Sunshine Coast for a few days work.  He arrived back home on Friday night just in time for another chilly weekend, this one spent catching up with family and friends.

On Saturday night we joined everyone at Faye's place to celebrate Maree's birthday.  We had a great night and it was good see you all again.  Sunday lunch was next on the agenda and we enjoyed a fun few hours with Astrid, Hans and Travers at the Blue Room in South Melbourne.   A nice relaxing weekend all round.

And so now it's time to think about what to pack for our next adventure - we are off to Perth next week to celebrate Taegan and Gareth's wedding.  We are so looking forward to the big day but more about that next time.

Until then....... 

Another winter getaway....

Having survived last weekend in the camper we were off again the next Friday to 'camp for real' with Nancye and Bob from Perth.  They are traveling for 4 months in their fifth wheeler and suggested we join them as they pass through Victoria.  

Having been given a list of locations they would be visiting in July we choose the last weekend and agreed to meet at Teddington Reservoir at Stuart Mill.  As the week wore on and the weather got colder and wetter I was beginning to regret my willingness to join them in the bush.  Friday morning's forecast was for clearing showers but the rain kept coming all day getting heavier as time passed.  

Bill arrived home and we were soon on our way for the 3 hour trip to find them somewhere in the St Arnuad Range National park.  Our first challenge was the navigation system in our new car.  It seems to think that the shortest route is always the most out of the way obscure route that you have ever seen.  After traveling for two hours and still having no idea where it was taking us we decided that the iPad's google maps would be a better option and we changed direction and an hour later met Bob at the crossroad to guide us in to the camp site.  It was good to finally arrive and see them both again.

When speaking to Bob on the way up he told us the rain had stopped and the stars were out and this proved to be true and for the most part the rain stayed away all weekend with just a couple of light showers on Saturday.  On arrival at the camp site Bob helped Bill erect the camper for the weekend while I got to chat with Nancye inside their van.   Nancye had cooked dinner for us (and eaten theirs while they waited for us to arrive), so we ate and chatted over a glass or two of wine before heading off to bed for a big sleep.  And yes it was freezing until we got into bed and then we were toasty warm!

So where is Teddington reservoir?  It is halfway between Avoca and St Arnaud in North west Victoria.  It is a lovely place to camp in the National Park and most amazingly has flush toilets, fire rings, rubbish bins and it's free!   No showers but we managed to cope without them in mid winter.  

With two small reservoirs and lots of clean, shady, unpowered, camp sites, this proved to be a great place to chill out and spend a few days.  We were surrounded by beautiful box iron bark trees which were full of birds and they kept us entertained all weekend.  I have never seen such cheeky tree creepers before and for most of the time they were everywhere but the trees. Very cute little birds though.  The two shrike thrush which came to play were a little more reserved but by the end of the weekend had become used to us and joined the tree creepers fossicking around the wood pile.

As we were the only people camping there this weekend we had our own personal facilities for the few days.  Bill and I went into St Arnuad for a quick shopping trip on Saturday morning and found it to be a lovely little town but other than that we stayed at the campsite taking a couple of walks around the two reservoirs and exploring the bush land around us.   

While the rain stayed away for most of the time the temperatures remained very chilly and Bob kept the campfire burning keeping us warm day and night.  It also doubled as our camp kitchen and I have to say the meat and veggies were just yummy. Who says camp cooking has to be boring.

All to soon it was time to pack up and head home and we left Nancye and Bob by the campfire and drove home stopping at Dunolly for a coffee.  They were staying for a couple more nights before continuing their trip heading up towards NSW.  We had a great weekend and loved our winter holiday and really enjoyed catching up with you both.  Thanks for all the tips and tricks that will help us as we travel.  We have already bought our Camp book and can't wait to get out and experience life on the road.

And so now we are back at work again and looking forward to spending next weekend at home.  Until then......

Spur of the moment....

decisions can be lots of fun.  It was after lunch in the city on Saturday when we decided that as the sun was shining and expected to do so all weekend that we should hitch up the camper trailer up and head off for the night.  So that's exactly what we did.

We headed off to the peninsula and stayed overnight at  Western Port Caravan Park just out of Somerville.  This is a lovely little park with lots of permanent campers and the most amazing 5 star bathrooms I have ever seen in our short travels.  Heated lamps over the basins, piped music and spotless showers made the necessary visits very pleasant.

After dinner at the Somerville Hotel we settled in with a movie before climbing into our very comfy winter bed complete with sheepskin underlay, flannelette sheets and extra blankets and found that we stayed toasty warm all night.  

We woke up to a chilly misty morning but found it nice enough to have breakfast outside with the birds.  All too soon it was time to pack up and head off into the world again to see what else we could find on this little mini break.

We discovered a lovely cafe next to Hastings Marina and enjoyed lunch and a coffee.  The old Hastings fish shed has been refurbished and stands at the start of the jetty and we wandered out and watched the fishermen for a while before leaving the beach and driving on to Coolart Homestead.  We spent a couple hours here enjoying the walks around the property and lakes before saying goodbye to the birds and driving back home to get ready for the next week at work.

On my way to work the next week I discovered a colorful addition to the street of Melbourne.  A huge bouquet of pink Gladioli had taken up residence on the lawn between the Arts Centre and Hamer Hall. That night the news told me that it was a gift to the people of Melbourne to say thank you for all the disruption caused by the refurbishment of Hamer Hall.  An interesting concept, and very opportunistic that Dame Edna's farewell tour was the first show to play in the newly reopened venue.  And just in time for Barry Humphries to do the honors presenting it to the people.  Still whatever the reason it was a lovely bright addition for the week or so it was there.

And so having survived our weekend under canvas we were preparing for another adventure in the bush next week.  I'll tell you all about it when we get back

Until then.......

Getting away in winter....

Well it's been 5 weeks since we came home from our big adventure in Europe and life in Melbourne has returned to normal. Winter has been a bit hard to take after coming straight back from the lovely summer weather in France and London.  And as you know we delayed the inevitable with our long weekend in Darwin.  This years winter has seemed much colder than usual but of course that could just be mind over matter but it certainly doesn't feel that way.

On the social side of life we caught up with Jill and Grant from Adelaide for dinner at Tsindos one Saturday night and the following week we ventured out on a cold, cold night and saw Annie at the Regent Theatre in Collins St.  It was a great production and very cute.  

We have managed to keep ourselves busy during these few weeks with a little retail therapy.  Before we left we had been looking at upgrading our car so that we could tow our camper trailer without having to worry about the weight limit.  Once back home we set about the 'interesting' task of test driving cars and deciding what would fill our parking space.  Bill did all the hard work researching makes and models and I got the easy job of just going along for the test drives.  Bill had narrowed it down to two at this point so it wasn't a difficult job and the winner....We bought a Jeep!  

After taking delivery of our new car last week we decided that we would christen it with a weekend away and see how it ran. This time without the camper as it is a bit chilly still.  We found a lovely cottage at Aireys Inlet and left on Friday night after work.   We had a good run up the new bypass rd and arrived just after dark.  Once unpacked we drove back to Angelsea for dinner at the pub before returning to throw a match into the fire and getting the place toasty warm.

Split Point cottages are in Aireys Inlet just down the road from the Split Point lighthouse.  They are very comfortable mud brick cottages set around a tennis court and native garden and are a lovely place to stay when you are exploring this part of the world.  The fire warmed the whole cottage and before long we were tucked up in bed resting up for the next days adventures.

Our first stop on Saturday morning was the lighthouse and the red and white column against the black sky looked pretty impressive.  The cloud soon passed over and was replaced by blue sky and sunshine and we enjoyed a wander round the headland looking over Eagle Rock.  A cup of coffee and a scone in the old stables kept us fueled as we drove down the road for a look at the Allen Noble sanctuary.  An interesting sculpture here is Buckleys Bunyip, carved out of an old tree trunk.  This interpretation of the mythical Bunyip looks pretty scary and I wouldn't want to meet it on a dark night.  

We spent a little while here with the ducks and the swans before driving on to Moggs Creek where we followed the circular walk along the creek and back to the car park.  It was a lovely walk through the forest though we did have to watch our footing as it was wet and slippery underfoot.  We made it back to the car and were entertained by a cute little Red Robin before leaving and making our way along the Great Ocean Rd to Lorne where we stopped for lunch at Kafe Kaos.

Leaving Lorne we headed up the big hill to see if we could find a camping ground for future trips but the road in was closed so we kept on driving until we found a track in.  We spent the next couple of hours making our way back to Aireys Inlet through the many fire trails in the area.  Our lovely clean new car was not so clean once we arrived back at our cottage.  We had enjoyed our day and love our new car for both comfort and fun.  

Once home we got the fire burning again and and the cottage warmed up before we headed off to the Airey Pub for dinner that night.  After our yummy fish and chips it was back home to curl up in front of the fire and watch the footy.  How's that for excitement.

We left early the next morning and drove to Lorne stopping along the way to look at the Memorial Arch over the Great Ocean Rd.  The monument there is to commemorate the many ex-servicemen who built the road by hand using local materials.  After taking our pictures we walked down to the beach before leaving and making our way back up the big hill and driving over to Colac. 

We drove around Lake Colac stopping along the way to see what birds were playing around the edges but with the weather deteriorating we didn't stay out of the car for long.  We had a drive though the lovely botanic gardens before finding some lunch and then turned the car for home stopping along the way at some other lakes in the area.  All stored in the memory banks for another visit in more clement weather.  

Once home it was time to turn the heater on, rustle up some dinner and sort out the washing in readiness for another week at work.  We had had a great weekend and loved everything about our new car.  We look forward to many more adventures!

So until next time......

Coroboree billabong

We all got up as mentioned at 4.30am and were on our way by 5.00am.  A quick stop for ice, coffee, and breakfast to go at the Palms was soon done and we were on our way once more eating our bacon and egg sandwiches as we went.

We arrived at the billabong just as the sky was beginning to color and soon after we had loaded our pontoon and were motoring along to see the sunrise.  It was a beautiful sight and one that we have not seen before here.  The light was great and Bill and Nolan were soon clicking away taking advantage of the moment.  Soon after we motored around to the other side of this very large expanse of water and from here I became the driver while Josie took care of making coffee - little camp stoves are so versatile - and the boys photographed to their hearts delight.

Watching the billabong come to life was just wonderful, the banks were well populated with Whistling Ducks, Rajah Shell Ducks, Egrets, darters and quite a few beautiful Jabirus feeding and just hanging out it seemed.  Looking skyward there were kites of all kinds soaring above us and some beautiful White Bellied Sea Eagles.  One pair just sitting on a branch watching us pass by.  Lots of other little birds too making the most of the many insects around at daybreak and grabbing breakfast on the run just as we had. 

And of course there were the crocodiles.  We saw about 8 of these incredible creatures during the morning and we can only imagine how many we're lurking nearby that we did not see.   The one I found sunning itself on the exposed root of a tree looked quite relaxed in the sun gave us all some great photo opportunities but I don't think I would have liked to be as close as the birds feeding nearby.

We had lunch on the water before heading back to the dock to give our pontoon back.  5 hours had passed so quickly and we had had a wonderful morning enjoying this spectacular part of the Top End.   Thanks so much to Nolan and Josie for organizing it.  So worth the very early morning and perhaps I'll sleep on the flight home.

Once home it was time to pack my little bag agin and get ready to head back to the cold.  I said goodbye to Josie, Nolan and Malibu and Bill took me to the airport where we had a coffee while we waited for the plane to board.  I was leaving him here to work for the week and he was not coming home until next Sunday.  Hope he enjoys the nice warm weather while I go back to work tomorrow.  I'm beginning to think there are definite advantages to retirement!  

The flight home was good and I did manage to doze a little on the way before hearing the Pilot announce we were arriving and welcoming us to Melbourne to a balmy 4 degrees.  It had been 27 when I left Darwin 4 hours ago.  Brrr!  I piled on the two jackets I had carried with me and went in search of the car.  Driving home over the Bolte Bridge the fog was thick on the sea side though clear over the city.  A quick dash from the car park to the apartment was done and soon after I was tucked up in bed in winter pajamas under a winter quilt.  A little different from the last three nights.

It had been a wonderful weekend in the sun and a big thank you to Nolan and Josie for having us and showing us some more wonderful places in Darwin.  We look forward to next time.  

It was a little hard to get up and head off to work on Monday morning especially as the temp was still only 4 deg as I walked to work but once there I settled in and have managed to survive life back in winter.  And knowing Bill was still in the sun made it that bit harder but I'm sure once he's home we will get used to it again soon.  

So until next time we'll stay rugged up and warm.......

Escaping the Wintery weekend

Well what a shock to the system winter was.  Having come home from a warm sunny 3 weeks in Europe to a very cold 7 deg morning 24 hours later we were really feeling the cold Melbourne winter.  The following week continued to be very cold and so the thought of a long weekend in the sun was just wonderful.

Bill was working in Darwin the following week so we thought our long weekend was the perfect opportunity to escape the cold and catch up with our Darwin friends at the same time.  Nolan and Josie invited us to stay with them so all we had to do was board another plane and join them for a warm weekend.  Not that the idea of another few hours in a plane thrilled us but we were happy to do anything to feel some sun again.

Waking up on Saturday morning it was a touch cool but once we had picked up our breakfast at Parap Market and arrived at the park by the Deckchair cinema, the sun was stating to warm things up.  Breakfast was a very tropical treat, Mango pancakes and Watermelon juice, so yummy and very refreshing.  We spent a little while taking in the beautiful Harbour views and being entertained by the Rainbow Bee Eaters that we're flying around.  They are such a colorful bird and very happy around people.

We dragged ourselves away from the park and after a brief stop at the toy shop for a present for Toby we were on our way to Tumbling Waters.  Nolan and Josie had decided to show us some of their favorite places and for us the bonus was we had not been there before.  We spent a couple hours here exploring the unusual rock formations with lovely pools between them.  As it is now the dry season there was not too much water tumbling over the rocks but I can certainly see how it got it's name.  It was a lovely spot to visit and we had coffee here before we moved on to our next stop.  I can't believe we were the only people taking advantage of this beautiful spot.

A few kilometers up the road was Darwin River Dam, another spot we had not been to before.  It is 99.8% full at the moment and is the water supply for Darwin.  Again there was not many people here and we enjoyed a walk across the dam wall watching a couple of Whistling Kites flying around on a lovely day.  

From here we headed back to Darwin and the Holmes Jungle National Park were the boys spent an hour or so with some very active birds and a dripping tap.  We had been into the park before but never to this area and again we were the only people there.  We went home from there for a little rest before we were back in the car to watch the sunset at East Point Reserve. 

Our sunset was very pretty though not spectacular but the one surprise was how cool it was.  It was quite windy at the point and once the sun had gone we really needed sleeves but had not brought them.  I think this is the only time I have felt chilly in Darwin.  Still it was not really cold and we were on our way home before too long.  We stopped on the way home to pick up pizza and a bottle of Black Chook.  Just the right ingredients for a great night with Nolan and Josie.

On Sunday morning we were picked up by a very smartly attired and capped, Captain Miller, and whisked away to The Cool Spot at Fanny Bay for a yummy breakfast.  It had a been a while since we last had dinner together so there was a lot to catch up on and we did this throughout breakfast.  We drove back to his house via the city having a look at the Wharf and some of the new changes in the city.  Darwin is growing but still maintains it's uniqueness.  We inspected the new kitchen and deck and were suitably impressed by both and then Peter drove us back to our next stop at Parap.  It was great to see him again and look forward to next time.

We were at Parap to visit Virginia, Greg and Toby.  The occasion was Toby's 2nd birthday and we had a lovely lunch with them all, Josie, Nolan and Fish, one of their neighbors.  Toby loved his present, a bulldozer, and couldn't wait to get stuck into his birthday cake - a very colorful tug boat that Virginia had made.  It tasted good too.

Another couple of hours at home before we headed off to Mindel Beach for the markets and the sunset.  It was a much warmer evening and we enjoyed some yummy food and wine, great company, another pretty sunset and a wander through this very colorful market.  We left here after dark to head home for an early night as we were getting up at 4.30am the next morning for an adventure at Coroboree Billabong. 

 Can't wait......

Our last day in London..

Wednesday 30/05/12 - We woke up this morning knowing this was our last day in London so we left the hotel early to make the most of the lovely sunny day that had dawned.  We were looking forward to a day of sightseeing but as soon as we left the hotel we discovered it was not going to be that easy.  The following weekend was the Queens Jubilee Parade and until now all the decorations and bunting had been attractive and added to the festive feel of the city, but today most public places were fenced off as they erected great stages and big screens for the many people who would come to celebrate.  Not a good look on a holiday snap but lets see what we can find anyway.

Passing St Martin's on the Field and a fenced off Trafalgar Square and walked over to Admiralty Arch where we could see more preparations for the weekends concert taking place at the other end of the Mall.  We wandered along to Charing Cross station where we saw the replica of the Eleanor Cross in the station forecourt.  This very intricate statue is almost lost among the taxis now but it is still worth a look if you have time.  From here we walked through some lane ways and a lovely garden and found ourselves on the banks of the Thames right in front of the ferry terminal.  

We boarded the ferry for the Circular cruise opposite the London Eye and sailed along the river to Tower Bridge where we turned around and came back getting off at The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben.  It was a lovely afternoon and we sat on the upper deck in the sun taking in all the wonderful old  sights of London like Shakespeare's Globe theatre, the Tower of London and the Traitor's Gate, the  London Dungeon, St Paul's Cathedral, Blackfriars Bridge and London Bridge.  

Some of the newer sights include Tate Modern, Royal Festival Hall, the London Aquarium and the Design Museum.  Today there is a new building taking shape on the banks of the Thames and when finished 'The Shard' will be the tallest building in Europe.  The impressive glass tower consists of 11,000 glass panels, 44 lifts and a will eventually open a public gallery 309.6 metres above London.  It is due to open in Feb 2013.  

Even the river was in preparation for the Queens Parade on Monday with many platforms anchored along the river in readiness for bands and official visitors for the big occasion.  The 'Family Photo' mounted along the side of a large building added to the excitement of it all. 

After our cruise we had a look at the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and then walked back into central London passing Downing Street, The memorial to the Women of World War II, the Horse Guards Parade grounds and Parliament Square coming back out onto the Mall and walking  back through Admiralty Arch.

We took some time out to have lunch in The Crypt of St Martins on the Field before walking back to our hotel to pack for the last time on this holiday.  We managed to get everything back into the suitcases and hand luggage and soon after we were in a cab heading to Heathrow for our flight home.  

Leaving at 10.30pm after a full day of sightseeing meant that we were able to get some sleep on the way back to Singapore.  Not a full night but better than none at all.  Our trip back on the A380 was very good and no delays saw us arrive and depart Singapore on time.  Just time for a coffee before we were on our way again and with a little more sleep on the last leg we arrived back in Melbourne Airport about 5.30am to a very chilly Melbourne winter morning.  We had an easy walk through Customs and  arrived home about 7.30am and managed to stay awake for the whole day before succumbing to Jet lag 
and bed about 7.00pm where we slept until 8.30am the next morning.

A phone call from a friend on Saturday morning solved 'our what are we going to do tonight' dilemmas and we caught the train to Blackburn later that evening to help celebrate Uncle Harold's 86th birthday with his daughter Joy and her family.  It was good to see them all again and share our adventures with them.

And so now our holiday is over and life must return to normal once more.  We have had the best time and have loved seeing and spending time with all our family and friends along the way.  Thank you to each and every one of you for making our trip one we will never forget.  For everyone that reads Rhossietalk, I hope I have not bored you too much with our daily adventures but there was just so much to tell and I just couldn't decide which bits to leave out so I didn't.   

And now it's time to get ready for work on Monday, until next time....... 

   

Reunions in London

Tuesday 29/05/2012 - a day in London

We had a sleep in this morning and I spoilt myself in the huge shower and washed my hair.  It still does my head in that there are no power sockets in the bathrooms here and hair dryers etc must be used in other rooms where there are mirrors.  I achieved the required look in front of the bedroom mirror but it is just not the same as having everything to hand in the bathroom, still when in London.....

We ventured out into the busy city soon after and had breakfast round the corner from Trafalgar Square.  We came back to the ticket booth in Leicester Square and bought tickets for tonight's performance of Agatha Christies Mousetrap, something we have always wanted to see but never had time before.  

This done we took a walk around St Martins Square to find the theatre of the same name so we knew where we were going tonight.  A slow meandering walk back to the hotel from there took us through many little streets and lanes where we found an amazing mix of shops and so many little pubs we lost count.  And the names are so cute too - The Porcupine, The White Swan, The Moon on the Water,  The Slug and Lettuce  -  just to name a few.

A quick change of clothes and then we were off to the National Gallery to meet Auntie Muriel for lunch.  We arrived first and when we saw her we found Gwenda had come in with her.  What a lovely surprise and we spent a very nice afternoon together staying there for lunch and moving round the corner to the National Portrait Gallery for afternoon tea.  

We said goodbye to Auntie Muriel about 3.30 and then had a walk with Gwenda to Covent Garden where Bill become the main attraction after being pulled out of the crowd by a cheeky street performer.  It was very funny and Bill did a great job throwing knives to her.  Hope he doesn't perfect that skill at home!  

After this we said goodbye to Gwenda too and made our way back home to get ready for our show tonight.  We retraced our steps of this morning and found our theatre without a problem.  We enjoyed the show which is now in it's 60th year - an absolute gem and of course we are sworn to secrecy about whodunit! 

 After the show we had a pizza in Leicester Square and a quick visit to M and M World  where Bill went crazy with the camera (Bianca wanted photos) and then home to bed. It had been a wonderful day just doing normal things but the whole time taking in the most wonderful, famous sites as we walked from place to place.  

See you tomorrow!