Departure Day - on to the West - Perth

After packing and breakfast in the apartment - emptying our fridge - we took the tram to the South Melbourne Market. Established in 1867 it is the oldest continually running market in Melbourne, nowadays open Wed/Fri-Sun. A wonderful, not-at-all touristic market, and, cheap, too! Seafood, fish, meat, sausages, Italian and greek food in a great variety, a food hall, veggies & fruit and artsy vendors, too. 

So fantastic to stroll through, and, so embarrassing if you think about what we are having back home in comparison! Overpriced goods in a by-far-not so appealing presentation and in a much smaller variety. 

 

 

 

There were some nice murals in the South Market's neighborhood, too!

We had to check out at noon (already had arranged for a late check-out), we did that and went over to the great Spencer Outlet adjacent to the Southern Cross Station. Took turns in exploring the stores. Same here: not your standard mostly American brands, but also Australian, good deals! Just wished our luggage capacities wouldn't have been that restricted.

At around 2 pm we took the airport bus to Tullamarine Airport. Jetstar, the budget company, we had chosen, was not very accommodating in regard to hand luggage, and, we had to pay extra. But, we arrived well and on time - photos above taken when approaching Perth at sunset - and were picked up by our friends and enjoyed a warm welcome to Perth in their beautiful historic home. For the next three days I'll take off, won't be writing on the blog. We'll be out with them at a beach house - vacation!!!