We finally got to host our first visitors of the year - the Hartmans!
Our friends Zach and Kyara stayed with us for three nights en route to New Zealand. Even though their visit was only two weeks after Arden's birth, we were able to show them around the city just fine - although at a much slower pace than what we're used to! We even lucked out with some pretty great weather, despite a less-than-stellar forecast.
We got to show them around our neighbourhood in the sunshine, hoping to see some of the epic jellyfish that can usually be seen around the Docklands (sadly to no avail). We also took them to the Night Noodle Markets, one of our favourite events around this time of year.
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| Docklands selfie |
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| Night Noodle Markets! |
We spent a day touring the CBD, hitting up the touristy attractions: Melbourne Central, the Queen Victoria Market, the Eureka Skydeck, Shrine of Remembrance, Botanic Gardens and Hozier Lane.
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| in front of Flinders Street station |
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| enjoying lunch from the Borek Shop at the Queen Vic Markets |
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| at the Shrine of Remembrance |
We also borrowed a car from our friends Rick and Robyn, driving along the beautiful Great Ocean Road and stopping by a little caravan park in Kennett River to show our friends some Australian wildlife (koalas and cockatoos).
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| Arden wasn't a huge fan of the car "capsule" |
It was really great to have some old friends around, especially during a time when we've been missing our families and friends a lot. The weekend was the perfect opportunity to show them Melbourne - and also introduce Arden to her birthplace as well.
Thanks for stopping by, Zach and Kyara! And thanks for being patient with us and the baby. :)
CK
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