A Long Day Out

Yesterday, we were naughty. We skipped church and went jalan, jalan. January next year, will be the 20^th year since we arrived and lived in Melbourne. Now during all these years, you would think we have seen and visited almost all part of the city and the State of Victoria. Sadly it is not so.

One important show which is held every year is the Royal Melbourne Show. Friends have told us to go and visit the show but we alway put if off because we think it was held only for the kids.

The annual Royal Melbourne Show, is an agricultural Show. The features of the Melbourne Show include show bags, rides, entertainment and competitions, including livestock judging. The Showground also features its own railway station which is used during special events.

This year we decided to make an effort to visit the show. There are a few reasons for it. Train fares for Senior Citizens and pensioners are free on Sunday. For every one else, it is $2.50 and you can ride on trains, trams and buses and travel anywhere and everywhere in Melbourne and its suburbs. The State Government is encouraging people to visit Melbourne City and affordability for family to travel on Sundays. Lastly, yesterday was the last day of the show.

We met up my BIL and SIL in Mont Albert at 9am and took the train into Flinders Station. The train was packed even with extra coaches added. Most passengers were parents with impatient and overly excited kids. I guess they were all heading to the show.

The ride into the city was 25 minutes and we have to switch platform to catch another train to the showground. I was excited like the kids on the packed train. This is the first time I have seen the other side of the city. It was another 15 minutes ride to the showground.

The Showgound Station

Entrance to the Showground

(To Be Continued)