Monday 25th July

Me in Federation Square, Melbourne

Today Mum and I walked to the MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground).  It was really impressive.  There were some statues of famous Australian cricketers all around the outside of the ground.  Also, we went to the Rod Laver Arena which is where the Australian Open is held.  There were pictures of all the male and female singles champions of the Australian Open since 1995.  It was really cool.  We spent ages there.

We then caught the tram to Federation Square where we went to an exhibition of giant sculptures of LEGO, called the Art of the Brick.  There was one of the Parthenon, which was amazing and one of a dinosaur.  My favourite was one of a kangaroo.



Me on the avenue that leads up to the MCG

We then caught the free tram (Melbourne has a very good tram system) around Melbourne centre to get our bearings.  We got off at the Parliament Building and walked along Little Collins Street to our hotel.  On the way back we stopped at a pie shop called Pie Face which was a bit like MYPY off the Apprentice.  I had a steak pie which was delicious although the Australians seem to have tomato ketchup on everything and they offered it to me to have on my pie along with mash potato, pies and gravy!  I just stuck with the pie.  (Grandad Fred you would have liked this shop).  I wish there was a Pie Face in the UK.

The weather is getting a little better now and although it is still like spring in the UK as we travel north it will get better.  We are thinking of booking a court at Melbourne Park to have a game of tennis in the next couple of days.  You can book one of the outdoor courts to play on.  How exciting is that - playing at the courts where the Australian Open is held. 

Speak soon

Megan xx