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A visit to the museum

One of my oldest and dearest friends came down from Coffs Harbour to Melbourne last week, so that we could have a good catch up, and we also took the opportunity to introduce our granddaughters to each other, during a visit to Melbourne Museum.  That was quite a moment for us, and the two girls got on very well.  
The girls loved the dinosaurs and all the interactive displays throughout the museum.  

 In an outdoor children's play area there were some fantastic rocks!
There is lots more to see in the museum so my granddaughter and I are going back again today.  

On our way back home last week, we passed by the spectacular display of cakes at the Hopetoun Tea Rooms, in the 19th century Block Arcade off Collins Street.  They have been serving tea and yummy cakes there for over 125 years.  There is always a long queue for a table, and the window display never fails to attract passers-by who can't resist a quick ogle and a photo or two of the incredible cakes.

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  1. Looks fabulous-museum wonderful but cake is just awesome xx mmmmm CAKE! Xx

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