6th may 2018
It was too nice a day to walk in
the shadows of city buildings or hover in dark alleys.
I took advantage of the perfect May weather
and booked another River cruise. This time I headed the other way, out to
Williamstown and back, a two hour journey. I was directed to a smaller and older boat
which I enjoyed more. It had character and everyone knows a boat with character
is much more interesting.
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| David and Goliath |
As the boat navigated out of the Yarra
River, large ships moved slowly past us,
their little helpers tugging along
beside or behind them.
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| Metal Giraffes |
I fell in love with the giant
metal giraffes as they guarded the Port, ever watchful, heads high into the cloud.
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| Cranes pretending to be AT-AT |
Nor can I forget those mechanical walkers, roaming the port
like giant AT-AT vehicles.
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| Shag on a rock (Pied Cormorants) |
I spent most of the time on the
small deck with a few others, enjoying the cool breeze on my face and the
warmth of the sun across my back.
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| Wind in my hair |
Nearing the end of the journey
and motor trouble became obvious as the captain steered the boat in a
wavering manner, stopping and starting the engine constantly. Something about
the boat's character perhaps. All good
and no need to adorn our bodies with those vibrant accessories called Life
Jackets.
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| Good to know |
Back and safe on dry land, where
I grabbed some lunch from a street stall at the Art Centre.
A few more photos of buildings in
Flinders street , having spotted them the week before and had to have them for
my 'building collection.' Yes, I actually have acquired enough images now to
call it a 'collection'.
Day done and one thing I have
learnt from these travels - you have to think like a tourist to appreciate what
your city has to offer.
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