St Kilda day 3

A more leisurely day today with only a half day outing. Lovely weather, about 25, sunny, windy at beach.
I had a quick trip to nearby Aldi store in morning (5 min walk) to get more toilet paper. The bnb didn't supply us with enough.
I then spent time writing this blog for last 2 days and chatting with MA.
Others arrived about 12pm and we ubered to Brighton, a beach suburb just past Elwood. We first had lunch at great Cafe right on the beach. It was a very busy popular place with great food.
The beach looked like the golden sand was put there, suspect trucked in. At far end of beach I could see other sand underneath. They also have sandbags buried in sand, which stabilizes area in front of bathing boxes, some were exposed.
After lunch we wandered along the beach past all the colourful bathing boxes which is what this beach is reknown for. Apparently very high tides flow under the boxes, they are raised slightly. They all looked recently painted, except 1 or 2.
We then walked to nearby shopping street (15min) for a look then got Uber back to apartment.
We had leftover pizza from last night for tea.

Observations of Melbourne so far.
Lots of young people about, but maybe because they like beaches which is where I've mainly been and holiday time.
Haven't seen any vaping, but a few cigarettes.
All the uber drivers are immigrants, but prob same as anywhere. Never had to wait longer than 5 mins for an Uber, a great easy way to travel for gp of 4.
A nice relaxed vibe by beaches.
Birds - seen plenty of seagulls, pigeons, myna birds, a few crows.
A few pesky wee Aussie flies.Читать далее