Week 17 March 14th to March 22nd.

Matthew receiving his Joey Promise Challenge Badge


Eureka Tower


Yellow clock of Flinders Street Station
from South of the River Yarra



Family enjoying Sunday Afternoon in Melbourne

Zoë's house in GlenWaverley

We flew back to Melbourne on Monday. Valerie's tooth was less painful. We spent a quiet week, enjoying being able to take Ashleigh and Matthew to school. Ashleigh was picked for her school tennis team and Brian spent an enjoyable morning watching her play in an inter school competition. She did not reach the final, but was beaten by the overall winner. She also was picked for the school team softball inter school match. They reached the finals in the softball, which are to be played next week. Considering there are eight year 5 and year 6 classes to choose from, it is pretty good that she has made the school teams.

By Saturday Valerie was feeling a lot better, so we spent another happy day with Gillian in Warragul.

On Sunday we all went into Melbourne city on the train We walked to Glen Waverley station and caught the train into Flinders Street. On Sundays all fares are at a cheap concession, which is great for families. We visited an art and craft fair and also enjoyed drinking in the generl fun atmosphere. We had a very nice meal in a restaurant by the river. The weather was just perfect - about 24°, sunny and just a gentle breeze. Brian took lots of photos. Zoë and Matthew went up to the viewing tower of the Eureka Tower. Brian and I had been before. This tower is supposed o be the tallest residential building in the world. Over 1500 people live in the 92 storey block.

On Monday evening we went to watch Matthew give a presentation talk in order to earn his Joey Promise Challenge badge. He will be moving up to Cubs after easter and Ashleigh will be moving up to Scouts from Cubs.

This will be my last blog entry as we fly home on Tuesday 23rd.