Melbourne - First Section Over

Last stop of the first of three sections of this trip. We got to the airport too late to get the bus so bad to Uber and burn 40 pound between us as soon as we got here which HURT. On first impressions our hostel was very beaten down but our room mates Dina, Rose and Sam and Max were lovely and made it rly fun. Chatted and chilled with them on the first night.

Second morning we had a walk around St Kilda before getting picked up for our day trip to Philip Island. This included stopping at the moonlit sanctuary on the way where we got to meet Koalas, Kangaroos, Wallabies and Wombats. Oh my god the Wombats, new favourite animal. Grabbed fish and chips by the sea before going to the penguin parade. Our guide Cameron was super lovely too. Before the penguin parade we managed to spot a copperhead snake too. Penguins were super cute and such a cool thing to witness (and not take any photos of!)

Next day we explored Melbourne city for joes bday. Stopped at a pub in the morning to which the 49ers destroy the Cowboys in Sunday night football. We then looked around souvenir stores and shops for little bits before heading to fortress to play for a few hours on arcades. Our efforts (and luck) on the big bass spin pushed us towards winning a squirtle plushy for joes birthday. I got a Freddo too lol. We then went for an amazing steak dinner courtesy of joes parents at the railway hotel. Chilled with Dina and Rose in the room after.Read more