Today we took a trip back in time! We went on a class field trip to Sovereign Hill, a re-make of an 1850's Australian gold mine town. It was a lot of fun, and we were able to pack our day full of old-time excitement. There wasn't a stop on the map that we missed, so I'll just run down the list of the 40 different sights we saw: goldfields store, the blacksmith, the printer, sweet shop, grocer, post office, jeweller, Chinese goldfields, Apothecaries' Hall (pi...

Melbourne is turning out to be a great city. I haven't had the chance to go into the city too many times, but it has been a lot of fun the few times I did go. Last weekend we went twice into the heart of the city. Last Saturday we went to the Victoria Market. I believe it is the largest market in Australia. Unlike the other markets I have been to, it is compiled of different buildings. Each building is home to different shops. So, one building is for all o...

I am finally in Melbourne after the most exciting holiday ever.Sorry that it has taken me so long to write up this post, but I've got some bad news.Those pictures I promised, along with the hundreds I took in New Zealand will not be posted any time soon.Our new internet package comes with very limited gigabytes available for uploads.As a result you will have to wait for pictures.But believe me, it has been more a hassle for me than for you.But more about Melbourn...