What a fun day out it's been!

Headed off into the Dandenongs. Basic concept - Get out of Melbourne and just follow the extremely aptly named Dandenong Tourist Road.

First stop was a series of mountain paths. Like all tourist areas in Aus there are options, invariably being easy ones, medium ones and hard ones. We didn't really do any of them today though, just ambled round a bit and had a look at the various ANZAC memorials that are dotted about.

Further up the road and a stop at the famous Miss Marple's Tea Room. It's always fun to see something 'English' in a foreign country. Have to say that although they tasted very pleasant the scones need some work. What the Tea Room served was a cake. Not the same thing at all.

Further up the road and into Olinda for a pie (a lot of eating going on today), stopping further up the road at the William Ricketts Sanctuary. A wonderful and fascinating place. Beautiful and tranquil. Ricketts lived and worked here, carving sculptures in the trees or rocks. He was a very spiritual man and in touch with the aboriginal culture and beliefs. His work reflects that a lot.

Continuing on to the Chandon winery for a quick tasting. I sat this one out and took photos instead.

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