Many local folk down by the bay could write their own Shipping News, such is the local knowledge of vessels that come and go along the main shipping lane in Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne. Holiday makers also gather along the fringes of ‘the Bay’ at sunset, enjoying drinks and nibbles, languidly observing the comings and goings of famous cruise ships, container ships and The Spirit of Tasmania, the main passenger and car ferry travelling between the mainland of Australia and its southern island state, Tasmania.
So much weight seems weightless on the deep blue sea.
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A lovely post… we’re going to Melbourne soon… I look forward to seeing the Bay again!
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Spending time on the bay, especially at sunset, is very relaxing Liz. I hope you enjoy your stay.
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I love sitting on the sand of the bay watching the ships cross the channel line.
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It is a very relaxing pastime indeed.
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Was down at Point Lonsdale recently and watched a ship pass thorough the Rip. Took my mind back 100 years visualising my Grandfather in the gun emplacement at Fort Nepean line up the Pfalz with that First Shot of WW I.
Nice shots.
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Hi Woolly- I haven’t been down to the Nepean since it was opened up. Must do that this summer.
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It is well worth a visit. When I was there it was said that the gun barrels which fired the first shots were to be restored to their original placements. I don’t know what the time frame was for that project though.
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Beautiful cool, calm scenes from the bay.
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Thanks Jane, our ‘bay time’ will be coming up next month.
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It would be a lovely view on a nice day! 😀
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Stunning pics! My S.I.L. Has a telescope set up at their Blairgowrie house and knows exactly what’s happening on the bay. Point Nepean is really interesting.
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Yes, the locals know more about our bay than the scientists. Do you get to stay there Maree?
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Nah, there are some family you can stay with and others it’s best to allow the dynamics a little space 🙂
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lol,,,
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We have been to Australia several times, but never visited Melbourne. It’s on our list of places to visit the next time we go!
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I hope you visit Melbourne next time Patti- there’s so much to do and see.
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Great post Miss! We used to live just down the road from where the Spirit used to dock! Those were the days 😄
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Those days would have been very interesting- around the docks somewhere? Now that whole area has altered so much.
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Graham St .. Changed so much 😃
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