The dreaded lurgy kept me coughing for a lot of the night so we had a very slow start after the long day yesterday. Always the dilemma about holidays - whether to rush around and see everything or to relax and take it as it comes.
David go The Australian, I got the notebook and we relaxed. Eventually we tottered out into the day. We walked past the "Baths" again - a really ornate building. Advertising indicated it was a gym but I was sceptical about it being a swimming pool. So in we went and there was indeed a pool with people swimming laps. Posters around the walls told of its history as a place to have a bath and later segregated swimming - not just men and women but the lower classes were kept on the lower floor. I have my bathers with me but think my breathing is a bit compromised at present to think about lap swimming.
We caught the free Melbourne shuttle bus and did a loop around to get our bearings a bit. The commentary was informative and we hopped off near the South Bank and strolled along the river enjoying a coffee and later a cone at Maccas for David and reading in the sun.
We happened upon a boat cruise so hopped on along with the resident dog for a half hour turn up the river. Fun to watch people at leisure. The beautiful people were starting to emerge by then - in some interesting finery.We headed for the city loop bus to take us back. As often seems to happen our timing was off - too early to take advantage of the eateries on South bank and the Food Court nearer home was closing. I was flagging fast so was happy with my Maccas salad and David headed for Lygon Street and a pizza.
We really are fairly hopeless at being tourists. I just want to be home!!
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