If you weren't already aware, you would be after reading this that we rather prefer the delights of "urban culture" to ticking off "must see" sights. So you may be surprised to learn that we spent today visiting the beautiful Yarra Valley. You may be somewhat less surprised to learn that it was as part of a wine tasting tour. Visited four vineyards of which the highlight was undoubtedly Domaine Chandon, Moet's Australian "champagne" house. A most agreeable and indeed educational experience (we'll no doubt bore you with the facts later). Iain ruined any semblance of culture on our return to Melbourne by visiting the excellently named "Lord of the Fries" to challenge their claim of Best Chips In the World. Andie, of course, didn't want any, only eating about half in the end. As the weather was seriously Wintry - Melbourne's coldest November day in 50 years no less - we visited trendy Southgate on our doorstep for dinner. It was though, bizarrely, packed so we plumped for the hotel's Asian brasserie instead.
