Day 1, Thursday: Arrival and Farm Visit.
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Mavin picked us up at the airport as usual. We were a bit surprised of the airport set up compared to Sydney. Was still a loong walk though. We were hosted at the grooms uncle with his leafy neighborhood. First order of the day is to walk around the farm near their house and dinner is served afterwards. Sri lankan food is not too bad. Not that Im not used to spicy food but this time its a tad different.
Day 2, Friday: Pre Wedding Dinner Party
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Breakfast of Adobo and Fried rice greeted us. And the cool breeze made us ate more than we should too. The planned activity is for the Grooms uncle to set up late dinner and party to welcome all the Sri lankan and international attendees. Dinner is served, wine and whisky and sri lankan tid bites. Was great fun to have played the guitar too!
Day 3, Saturday: DDAY, wedding and Reception at Alberts Park
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DDAY! Were all excited to wear those tuxedos, gowns and suits. Pictorials were early. Church wedding was spot on, no frills no fuss. And off we went to the Grand Reception at Alberts park, one of Melbournes priciest neighborhood to host dinner events. Was great fun once more seeing Rory dance!
Day 4, Sunday: DFO Southwharf and Dinner at Brides place.
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After a high Saturday, we had to bid farewell to family whos going back to Sydney. So while waiting for dinner at the Brides place, we took time to shop DFO, only to be greeted with the priciest 2.5 hr parking of 30Dollars in downtown Melbourne! Dinner at the bridges place is full of Sri Lankan folks and the brides immediate family and friends. Food was heavenly!
Day 5, Monday: Travel and Dinner to Newlyweds place
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Monday was a drag. Waited the whole day to let everyone leave for Sydney except those of us who stayed the house. (bro and sis in law, mother and father in law). By the time they picked us up, its already 5PM. Travelled to the newlyweds place to stay overnight and have a bonding dinner. All good!
Day 6, Tuesday: Holiday Inn, Tulip Farm and Mt. Dandenong
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Morning was spent getting a good breakfast at Mavins place. Checked out the Pacific Werribuu mall too. Bought some long sleeve shirts for work, shirts for the kids. After lunch we headed to Check in at Holiday Inn. By 3PM, were off on our way to Tulip Farms and Had a fabulous time with Abby and Kirsten atop the Mt Dandenong Mountain! Best part of the trip thus far!
Day 7: Wednesday; DFO, Pier and Southbanks Dinner
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Enjoyed breakfast at the hotel, picked up by Chris to have quick lunch and tour around the Pier and by 3PM, had a UP friend meet me up for quick chat. Wifey had a bit of time shopping and quick snack at nearby DFO though. By 8PM, were on our way to Southbanks to have dinner. Ended up munching in local noodle shop!
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Mavin picked us up at the airport as usual. We were a bit surprised of the airport set up compared to Sydney. Was still a loong walk though. We were hosted at the grooms uncle with his leafy neighborhood. First order of the day is to walk around the farm near their house and dinner is served afterwards. Sri lankan food is not too bad. Not that Im not used to spicy food but this time its a tad different.
Day 2, Friday: Pre Wedding Dinner Party
=============================
Breakfast of Adobo and Fried rice greeted us. And the cool breeze made us ate more than we should too. The planned activity is for the Grooms uncle to set up late dinner and party to welcome all the Sri lankan and international attendees. Dinner is served, wine and whisky and sri lankan tid bites. Was great fun to have played the guitar too!
Day 3, Saturday: DDAY, wedding and Reception at Alberts Park
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DDAY! Were all excited to wear those tuxedos, gowns and suits. Pictorials were early. Church wedding was spot on, no frills no fuss. And off we went to the Grand Reception at Alberts park, one of Melbournes priciest neighborhood to host dinner events. Was great fun once more seeing Rory dance!
Day 4, Sunday: DFO Southwharf and Dinner at Brides place.
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After a high Saturday, we had to bid farewell to family whos going back to Sydney. So while waiting for dinner at the Brides place, we took time to shop DFO, only to be greeted with the priciest 2.5 hr parking of 30Dollars in downtown Melbourne! Dinner at the bridges place is full of Sri Lankan folks and the brides immediate family and friends. Food was heavenly!
Day 5, Monday: Travel and Dinner to Newlyweds place
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Monday was a drag. Waited the whole day to let everyone leave for Sydney except those of us who stayed the house. (bro and sis in law, mother and father in law). By the time they picked us up, its already 5PM. Travelled to the newlyweds place to stay overnight and have a bonding dinner. All good!
Day 6, Tuesday: Holiday Inn, Tulip Farm and Mt. Dandenong
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Morning was spent getting a good breakfast at Mavins place. Checked out the Pacific Werribuu mall too. Bought some long sleeve shirts for work, shirts for the kids. After lunch we headed to Check in at Holiday Inn. By 3PM, were off on our way to Tulip Farms and Had a fabulous time with Abby and Kirsten atop the Mt Dandenong Mountain! Best part of the trip thus far!
Day 7: Wednesday; DFO, Pier and Southbanks Dinner
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Enjoyed breakfast at the hotel, picked up by Chris to have quick lunch and tour around the Pier and by 3PM, had a UP friend meet me up for quick chat. Wifey had a bit of time shopping and quick snack at nearby DFO though. By 8PM, were on our way to Southbanks to have dinner. Ended up munching in local noodle shop!
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