There was a bit of a convenient traffic jam when we arrived in Melbourne allowing us a couple of photos - which was nice. Next day we got the tram into the city and after a bit of shopping (gortex jackets for new zealand/south america) we had lunch by the river. This was really nice after a month of eating instant noodles. Then we went to the National Gallery of Victoria for a Carravagio exhibition (very cultured) and later on visited Sarah's old boss, Lloyd and family. They took us to a basketball game to watch the Bulleen Boomers which was a great way to finish off our stay in Oz. New Zealand tomorrow. Still very solid.