Mount Dandenong
It was a nice Saturday, 3 more days we were going back soon. Mei Earn (my cousin sister) was not working and she’d promised to bring us to the highest point of Melbourne – Mount Dandenong.
Along the way, we passed through Dandenong Ranges National Park where we saw quite a number of mountain climbers. Took us around 30 minutes drive and we reached the middle of mountain. There’d some shops along the street, I could see it was very old and I found out that was built around year 1891.
My cousin took us to this “Miss Marples” which served some English cuisines. It was packed with people and she told me sometimes we have to wait up to hours.
I’d ordered the special set. Can’t remember the name, something like “xxx Sticks” and Lagsania in British style. Taste good!
After our delicious meals, we walked around the areas and checked out some of the shops and most of them were souvenir shops; there were toys shop, sculptures and used book store. Even I and wife become the shopkeepers!! Haha… 
Later on, we continued our journey and it took less than 15 minutes we have reached the top of Mout Dandenong (SkyHigh Mt. Dandenong) . It was 2645 feet above the sea level if I’m not mistaken.
Not far away, you could even see the city in your naked-eye. Please look closely to those building’s blocks; it was the city’s building. I think other day except winter would be much clearer.
“The Giant Chair” – One of the attractions from Mount Dandenong. Look! Both of us look so tiny.
This place was an excellent weekend’s hand-out; it was quiet and peaceful when we stood on the viewing platform to see across the sites. It really suitable for family’s gathering or picnic.
St Kilda
Next day, after our church service in Crossway with my cousin, she again willing to fetch us to St Kilda instead of let us took trains and tram which might take longer. Nevertheless, we knew Sunday was best time due to the Sunday market on the Upper Esplanade.
What was so famous here? The fun fair Luna Park is an institution in Melbourne and its laughing face symbolic of St Kilda.
Not for us, I think we have Sunway Lagoon Park and Genting Themes Parks which much bigger.
Since it was Sunday, there were kids and people screaming in the park; it was the only outdoor
amusement park in Melbourne. I was amazed it was rebuilt many times (at least refurnished more than 5 times); this park established since 1906.
There were some antique trams passing through St Kilda areas. This was one of it, wonder any food served in the trams?
After we visited the park and walked towards Acland Street which was the food precincts. It is also a long-time favorite of Melbournians and tourists alike because of its famous cakes shops. It is now the number one stop for backpackers because of the busy cafes and close proximity to St Kilda’s beaches.
After our food break, we planned to go back to St Kilda beach, first time for us in winter and we were looking at a beautiful beach but without any people, what a waste! I believe summer time would be pack with people here.
It was actually very near to the city, I think less than 10 km. Whole day was windy and exhausted for us when we walked such a long hours outdoor. But we really enjoyed the ethnic building along the beach and the atmosphere of the beach and scenes.
