As we were driving into Melbourne from the airport, the skyline started to appear. I was struck by how much it reminded me of the Emerald City from the Wizard of Oz.
Beautiful, colorful tall glass spires. They framed a striking scene, that really took me by surprise.
Melbourne was a bustling city. During the day the sidewalks are full of young urban profesionals. The men especially all looked very similar. Dressed in dark blue suits, ties, and black shoes, walking briskly to thier next meeting.
At night the bars and clubs were filled with these same people looking to let off some steam.
The Yarra river runs through the city and flows into Port Phillip 
Bay. Restauants, bars, hotels, and casinos line the waterfront. Great shopping and The Melbourne Star Observation Wheel top off the Dockland area.
However, it was outside the city that we really got to see what this part of Australia looks and feels like.
We took one full day to drive the Great Ocean Road southwest of the city.
If you are ever in Melbourne this is a must see! Miles and miles of incredibly beautiful coastline. Very rugged and not very populated.
Really Cool!
Another day, we had an oustanding drive around Port Phillip Bay, taking a ferry from Queenscliff Harbour to Sorrento.
The area around Sorrento is ruggedly beautiful, scattered with some outragous homes hanging on the cliffs.
Melbourne is a fun, energetic, and youthful city, that we thoroughly enjoyed.
But it was time to move on. Brisbane was calling…
Later…RoadGliding…