For our 3rd and final day on our quick stop-over in Melbourne, we wanted to make sure that we spent some time seeing the city highlights.
One of the more famous of Melbourne’s attractions is the Queen Victoria Market — which is the largest market in the southern hemisphere. Even though we knew it would be massive, we were still surprised at how big it was. Rows upon rows of fruit and vegetable vendors, meats, sweets, t-shirts, electronics, soaps, make-up, trinkets, and the list goes on and on. We stopped by for just a few minutes on Sunday on our way to church, but we immediately noticed that the prices seemed to be lower on Tuesday. Funny, huh? We bought a few pieces of fruit at very nice prices and sat on a bench and ate a few. We also watched a candy maker make very intricately designed candy. First he pieces together the design by placing long strips of different colored warm candy (when it is pliable) long-ways to make a huge log. By placing the strips in the correct places, when he then stretches the log out into thin sticks and chops them up, a design is in the center. It was a real treat to watch, and we bought a bag to enjoy for the next few days.
We discovered that Melbourne offers a free tourist bus which hits several of the city hightlights over a 90 minute time period. You can also hop off to explore and catch the next one when it comes around. We did this and especially enjoyed the “Shrine of Remembrance” which is dedicated to the soldiers from the state of Victoria (which is in the south eastern tip of Australia).
At Victoria Market in Melbourne. Several hundred sellers gather to sell produce, food, and just about anything else you can think of.
A candy artist demonstrates his craft for a small crowd.
We are amazed at the candy shapes he can produce!
At Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance — a national monument and museum dedicated to their soldiers
Hi Guys!
Looks like you’re having a great time! Haven’t seen a post in a week…hope all’s well and that you are enjoying Asia.
- Andy and Joana