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Loving Melbourne.

Tim and Richard have staunchly managed to avoid picking up a single Australian turn of phrase or accent, but Ben always answers his phone 'G'day mate'. Talking of Ben, I met an 8 week old Oliver yesterday who is very, very, lovely. Tonight we are going to Christmas-in-July dinner at Ben and Lainy's. Tim's dog Molly is already wearing one of her many Christmas outfits.

I have only been to cool places so far in Melbourne. Last night we went to 100,000 seat stadium (which was full) to watch an Aussie rules game. We've also had a trendy brekkie, been to a rooftop bar, and the Gallery at Fed Square to see the Brack exhibition.

Today I went to cool little artist's market on Rose Street which was full of people selling things they had made, and then over to Queen Vic market for lunch from the deli section. I also went to the Victoria State Library and learnt a little bit of Melbourne history. It was founded in 1835 by an entrepreneur from Tazmania in order to graze livestock, as the small island was getting a bit full.