My birthday celebrations continued for a couple of weeks. In Melbourne to start with.

 While in Melbourne we walked around looking at different things, going in lots of arcades, stopping at a few pubs and cafes. Basically enjoying ourselves.

Down Hosier Lane there was this little bit of art in the wall

Then another lane that was a dead end.

One of the many arcades. The floor was amazing.

Time for some lunch

Then a walk past Meyers Place

Down to the riverbank for a drink with friends overlooking the Flinders st bridge and city buildings.

Back to our motel to freshen up for dinner then in and out of a few more pubs 

On the way to dinner.

We met up with another brother Russell and wife Sue for a drink.

Brother Graeme and Jean

Then on to a Chinese dinner. It was an interesting night meeting up with many friends. Thankyou all for taking the time to come out for the night and to celebrate with me.

Christine, Michael and Tony

Friends Jo and Shane with Russelland Sue

Jean, great friend Sue, Victoria and Noel.

Graeme and Jean

Best friends Christine and Michael.

Nearly all of us in the photo.

The night was over far too quickly and a few of us continued at the pub across the road until midnight.

My little trip away.

My friend and I had a few great days away in Adelaide. We went over to see the PARIS ICON fashion exhibition. So while we were there we thought we would catch up,with some other friends.

Last year in Cheryll's SANTA Sack swap I was partnered up with Mel from HERE at PINNYLEA CREATIONS. We have being getting to know each other over the past 7 months. I am sure I have asked her more than once quite a few things. I do seem to forget easily. When I new I was going to Adelaide I emailed Mel to see if she wanted to meet.  Of course she said yes. So meet we did.

I am sure that we will meet again. Hopefully Mel will make it over to Melbourne soon.

Until then we will be following each other in Blogland. Thanks Mel.

We had fun just talking, eating and shopping. Mel wasn't really familiar with the city but we had a great time. Especially after I had a large coffee. After spending a few hours together we went our seperate ways. My friend and I enjoyed the Exhibition. We walked so much and we passed this Haigs store so often we just had to stop and buy something. Then we met up with a group of friends and enjoyed a nice dinner at LaTrattoria. A very nice restaurant.

Our hotel was The PLAYFORD and did we enjoy it.

Look at the way we relaxed when we returned home from dinner.

The following day we walked, shopped and ate all over again.

Here is the stunning Adelaide Arcade. What a lovely selection of specialty shops.

We enjoyed a lovely Japanese lunch here.

Then for dinner we went to Jamie Oliver's Italian Restaurant.

It was just lovely. A very nice way to finish our stay before a taxi back to the airport.