Asian Express: Back in Melbourne, this city is so much fun!

So much to tell but not enough time. In the events leading up to Sunday, I stayed at a five star hotel, ate good food, drunk a lot of alcohol, called the Victorian police “Rent-a-cops” and nearly got arrested.
I got Sunday off work and decided to be a tourist and ride the trams around Melbourne. Moments later, I found out that a Canadian couple that I knew from Brisbane were also in Melbourne so we decided to rendezvous and tour the city together. First stop was the St. Patrick's Cathedral. The gothic architecture was overwhelming. There was also an airy presence in the Cathedral, spooky eh? In 1986 Pope John Paul II paid a visit to this Cathedral.

Next was the Melbourne Gaol (Jail). We went on a re-enactment tour of the watch house of how humans were treated back in the days. Built in 1908, it remained operational until 1994. So the tour consists of being yelled at, locked up, obeying rules and responding with “Yes Sergeant”.
Drunks, murderers and those charged with minor offences were all housed here together to await their day in court. Next door was the actual cells. The infamous Ned Kelly spent his last days in this Gaol and was also hanged here. His body dangled for 30mins before guards decided to remove him.
The cells had stories of criminals along with their death mask. It was an eye opener. Obviously the day cannot end without alcohol so off to the pub we went. Drinks, dinner, drinks, sight seeing, drinks, drinks, sight seeing, drinks, snack, drinks, drinks, drinks, bed.
We finished off the night by the Yarra river with wine and a spectacular flame show. Picture eight 10 metre tall Bunsen burners spread out 10 metres apart and expelling gas. You can feel the heat from below.
At 3am, it was time to call it a night as I had to be awake at 6am for work.
Sunday’s are fantastic in Melbourne and I recommend it for all that loves to party.
I took so many photos that my camera went flat. Melbourne photos can be viewed here.

Sam