Day 2, Friday 27/12/2013, Wodongah to "Spirit of Tasmania" Melbourne.

A 4hr drive to Melbourne.

Williams and Parkes left their cars at the docks and trammed into Melbourne, while Morgan’s parked at St Kilda and hung around the park and pier.

Had lunch on the river, cranskys, then the boys and girls split to shop and tour. We loved the cute little alleys with cafés, boutique shops and art. Every alley, street and building reminded me of a movie set.

It was a slow line-up drive onto the ship, starting at 6:15pm and finally aboard at 8pm. Leah and Gary showered the girls first, then met us upstairs. Out on deck to farewell Melbourne under a beautiful sunset, then in for a buffet dinner.

A bit of exploring of the ship, then back to the cabin to shower and write in this diary that I bought in Melbourne today.

Tasmania here we come. 5am start tomorrow to get ready to drive off at 6am, but I’m not at all tired. Time to read some more ‘Game of Thrones’ to the rocking of the ship and the sounds of Jack’s sudoku writing and Col’s snore.