AC/DC Lane Way

AC/DC Lane had grate artwork, but no stores.

Yesterday, we visited what Melbourne is known for - lane ways.  In the United States, they are called ally ways, but in Melbourne, they are different.  These lane ways are basically spaces in between buildings that run entire blocks, with all kinds of fun stores, including restaurants and toy stores.  From the picture, you can tell how narrow they are!  One lane way is called the AC/DC lane way (named after the band AC/DC) and is known for its artistic graffiti.  Did you know that the heavy medal band AC/DC that was popular in the 80s was originally from Melbourne?  I didn't quite enjoy all the artwork in this lane way because I thought some of the art was a little gory, but if you were a spray painter, this would be your heaven.

Today, we woke up at 5:45 (AU time) and went to the local airport by catching a cab.  Then at 8:35 (AU time) we took a plain to Tasmania, an island south of Victoria, in the Tasman sea.  Tasmania is one of the Australian states just like Victoria.  The island is only 45 minutes, by plane, away from the main land!  So far in "Tassie" as the local people call it, we have visited a gorge called Cataract Gorge which is kind of funny because Cataract is an eye condition that effects your vision.  We could see it just fine though.  The gorge is located in Launceston, pronounced "lonsysten."  Today was really fun and I'm sure tomorrow will be just as exiting.

Cataract Gorge