St Kilda day 2

Today I did my own thing while others went to tennis.
We only have one key for appt so we have to work logistics each day if not together.
I waited for others to arrive at 10am then they headed to nearby tram station while I explored on foot.
I visited the St Kilda Botanical gardens (not large), then onto Elwood, the next beach south of St Kilda. Found an amazing coastal pathway which I followed to Elwood beach. Then headed inland couple blocks through suburb to shopping area to buy lunch.

Returned to coastal path as had sea breeze and was so lovely. Followed it all the way to the 2 St Kilda piers. There were lots people walking, cycling, running along path, and after lunch lots people sunbathing at Elwood and heaps sunbathing St Kilda beach and pier.
I passed the marina and an outdoor concert venue and botanic gardens had outdoor cinema venue. All setup for lots of outdoor life here.
Amazing views from pathway. A large yacht regatta out to sea and views of Melbourne city skyline all the way back heading north.
St Kilda pier area very busy with lots young people (students?) sunbaking. Also some construction of another parallel pier. There was also a small ferry dock on side pier. Walked to end of each side branch of pier then back.
It was quite hot by now, and had delicious icecream with race to eat it before melted. Head to shopping street and looked at some shops, made a few purchases, then back to apartment for rest. Did over 20,000 steps today, but great day.
Others arrived back from tennis about 7.30pm and we got yummy pizza nearby.Read more