Today Allan and I took it easy and didn’t go on the morning tour as we had seen just about everything on our first free day here. 

Plus, my foot was a little wonky from all the walking we did on our first day, so went to see a doctor at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. We were able to ride the free tram which took us a block away from the hospital. After ruling out a fracture, the doctor prescribed some meds for me to take to ease the inflammation.  She also said rest and ice the foot as much as possible.   

The hospital staff was so efficient… From triage, to the nurses, and to the doctor.  Everyone was so kind and I felt I was in good hands. 

We took the tram back, picked up the meds at the pharmacy, and stopped for lunch at McDonald’s. I couldn’t resist my go-to place for comfort food. It did the trick! 

Our guide Susan was so caring and helpful as was the reception desk at our hotel. Aussies are wonderful and caring. We’re very happy to be here. 

We had our Welcome Dinner tonight and enjoyed a delicious dinner of kangaroo. It was the loin part of the animal and was tender and tasted just like a prime steak. It was served with kalamata olives, stringbeans and roasted potatoes. Delicious. We had sticky date pudding for dessert. 

Getting back to the hotel was a little rough since everyone is out and about so the tram was packed and we couldn’t get on the first one that came.  The group decided not to wait for the next tram, but to walk back to the hotel instead, but I didn’t want to walk that far considering my foot. After a 25 minute wait, the next tram finally arrived. It was also packed, but we managed to push our way in and off we went.

About halfway into our destination, a woman with obviously a mental issue, came storming down the aisle pushing everyone aside screaming and ranting. She got to the exit door right where Allan and I were standing, so that was a little scary since she was REALLY angry and screaming. She kept pushing the button to open the door while the tram was moving and then she pulled the emergency lever and the tram slammed to a stop. She kept trying to get out while screaming and cursing, and finally she got the door open and left. The tram moved on and we arrived safely at our stop and walked the short distance back to the hotel.

Always an adventure!

Our kangaroo dinner

My comfort food. (sigh)

They serve water in liquor bottles. Such a great idea!