Melbourne Cup Long Weekend

During the Melbourne Cup long weekend, the hubbib, my sis and I went for a drive to the Mornington Peninsula. Jack didn't come along with us as he had to go to work that day. We can't say that we had terrific weather as the sky was covered with grey clouds and it drizzled quite a bit every now and then...

We had lunch at the Port Phillip Estate cellar door bistro.

Port Phillip Estate

Marinated Olives

Local octopus, garlic, oregano, lemon and olive oil

Confit duck, date and pistachio cous cous

Minute steak, Café de Paris butter, pomme frittes

Sha and I

She believes that holding a glass of wine will help ease her cravings...

Being all smiley

It was a great day spent with my loved ones. Despite the gloomy weather, the four of us had a wonderful time nonetheless.

Yes.

It was the four of us ...