Molly and I are in denial that we just had our last weekend in Australia- we have both come to the consensus that we are going to cry on the last day. Thus, we decided to make the most of this weekend and do whatever we wanted.
It has finally cooled down enough that we can actually venture outside and not feel like our skin is going to burn off. We took advantage of this and spent our Saturday in Brunswick, which is about a 20 minute tram ride out of Melbourne. Harriet had recommended we visit there for the young, hip atmosphere created by adorable little cafés and vintage stores. Since we didn't really have an agenda or a timeline, we decided to sleep in that morning and then head out. After about 2 hours in a tram- the Aussie Open is taking over all the trams- we finally arrived. We were starving so we randomly chose an unassuming café called Birdie and oh, what a choice we made! The waitress led us to an outdoor courtyard that was pretty much the most adorable thing I have ever seen with a little sand pit for children to frolic and play.
I enjoyed the most amazing breakfast of scrambled eggs and chorizo on toast, and Molly surprised herself by ordering a steak sandwich. Both of the meals were probably one of the best that we have had since we have arrived. Unfortunately, we both were so excited to eat that we didn't have time to take pictures, so you will just have to take our words for it. After brunch, we headed out to do a little vintage shopping. I have to say that it was everything I was expecting and more! Each side of the street was full of little shops bursting with a combination of vintage and boutique clothing. To say Molly and I were in heaven would be an understatement. We ended our day by treat ourselves to a mani/pedi because we deserved it. Overall, we had a great and relaxing day.
Today, one of our PA's, Inga, had organized a trip to Healesville Sanctuary to see some australian wild animals. The sanctuary was absolutely stunning, set back in the hills of the Yarra Valley surrounded by wineries. When we arrived, there wasn't any other people (children) there yet so we set out to see as many animals as possible. Molly, Zach, and I had a jolly old time just goofing around and seeing some amazing animals. I would say that the pelicans, which almost killed me, and the Wombat, which is like a stumpy old man, were our favorites.
Now, Molly and I are just writing our papers for class this week and doing some laundry. Tomorrow we are going wine tasting and we are so excited. I'm sure we will have heaps of pictures for you all!
Peace.
-Kendall
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| Molly and Matt with Bunjil- the indigenous people's deity |
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| A Kookaburra, which Zach was actually really good at imitating |
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| A red Kangaroo mostly found in the outback |
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| A grey Kangaroo that can be found down in Victoria |
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| Lounging kangaroos |
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| A majestic Dingo |
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| Zach and a Lyrebird |
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| The most aggressive pelican that has ever lived |
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