And then it Rained

The gentle rain on the roof of the carriage was the first indication that today was not going to go as planned.

Our First delay was because a Storm flooded one of the Tunnels. So while we slept, *someone was sent find out if it was safe for us to continue.

By 9:45am we were at Wangaratta waiting again - this time for Paramedics to attend a Medical Emergency.  

Needless to say we were not going to be in Melbourne by 10:45 am.  

We finally pulled in to Broadmeadows Station at 12:20.  

Our Excursion to the MCG had been cancelled and we were taken directly to Lunch.  

Passing familiar streets to a non-existant commentary as neither the Driver or Guide had ever had to 'Do a Tour' before.

(Maybe they could be forgiven because they were both from Adelaide!)

The Eureka Tower was the World's tallest residential building when finished in October 2006.

It is named after the 1854 Eureka Stockade Rebellion with references being incorporated into it's design. 

It hosts the Annual Eureka Climb where participants climb the 1642 Steps to the Observation Deck

(Current record is 7 minutes to climb 88 Floors).

I can tick this one off the list - 

ONE Floor counts doesn't it?

The Observation Deck on the 88th Floor is currently the Highest Public Vantage Point in the Southern Hemisphere.

And WOW what a View!

If you want to see Melbourne  - Then this is the place to be.

It was hard to choose which photo to post.

We enjoyed ALL the activities Skydeck had to offer including going out on "The Edge"!

And then on to the 89th Floor - The Highest Restaurant and Bar in the Southern Hemisphere

Featuring a Modern Australian Menu the Meal was simply elegant.

From here it was back on the Coach to rejoin Our Train and continue our Journey.

*Total respect to people who do this so we can be safe.