Melbourne 001, originally uploaded by Madam Ali.

Main purpose of visiting Melbourne in 2001 was to attend my Commencement Day at Monash University, Gippsland. Took this opportunity to experience Melbourne too....

Melbourne, originally uploaded by Madam Ali.

Finally.....

Melbourne 009, originally uploaded by Madam Ali.

Taken along Great Ocean Road

Melbourne 008, originally uploaded by Madam Ali.

Shafik and one of his many stunts

Mummy & Joey, originally uploaded by Madam Ali.

Visit a wildlife park ... a must-to-do activity when you go to Australia.

Melbourne 006, originally uploaded by Madam Ali.

The kangaroos are exrtremely adorable!

Melbourne 017, originally uploaded by Madam Ali.

Rented a Holden (Australia's own car brand) for the drive to Phillip Island

Melbourne 013, originally uploaded by Madam Ali.

Rented a Toyota Camry for travel along the Great Ocean Road

Melbourne 004, originally uploaded by Madam Ali.

We stayed one night on Phillip island to watch the penguins

Melbourne 005, originally uploaded by Madam Ali.

Phillip Island is famous for penguin watching. During the evenings, you can catch them swimming from the ocean to the shore. Of course, you have to pay to watch.

Melbourne 003, originally uploaded by Madam Ali.

we went horse riding during our one night stay on Phillip ISland

Melbourne 002, originally uploaded by Madam Ali.

My favourite holiday activity....

Melbourne 021, originally uploaded by Madam Ali.

in front of Road Laver Arena at Melbourne Park at 12 noon, all geared up for the Rave PArty

Melbourne 010

Melbourne 010, originally uploaded by Madam Ali.

gawking at the oblivious ravers from our seats

Melbourne 012, originally uploaded by Madam Ali.

imagine... music is blaring and everyone is dancing in this open space inside Rod Laver Arena despite the time being mid afternoon.

Melbourne 011, originally uploaded by Madam Ali.

The Rave Party !!!

Melbourne 007, originally uploaded by Madam Ali.

The theatre is majestic We got ourselves circle seats.

Melbourne 016, originally uploaded by Madam Ali.

one of the days, we managed to catch Annie, the Musical.

Melbourne 019, originally uploaded by Madam Ali.

One of the many fantastic view during our drive along Great Ocean Road

Melbourne 020, originally uploaded by Madam Ali.

Me, Jas & friends in front of our favourite Turkish eatery. While in Melbourne, I visit this joint practically everyday.

Melbourne 022, originally uploaded by Madam Ali.

Shafik posing in front one of Melbourne's public transport, the tram