The challenge was, she's already been to Melbourne, Great Ocean Road, been to snow at Mt Buller, and Phillip Island. With our current workload and school holiday coming, interstate trip was also impossible... Where else could we take her.
Well, it's not too bad after all... it's mostly food trip and a bit of nature.
On her first night, we had dinner at Grande Vorno Bistro. One of our fave resto along Warrigal Road, Ashburton... woodfire pizza, risotto and pasta.. yum!
On Wednesday, 24 August, we took her to the largest drive-in theatre in Australia, at the Lunar Drive-in, South Gippsland Highway Dandenong. We thought that the place was something different. It was her first time to watch a movie at the comfort of her blanket inside the car... 
though not sure if she was satisfied with the ending of the movie - Rise of the Planet of the Apes. We're solved with burgers, sausage and chips for dinner.
After the movie, 'had a dessert at the newly opened 'Pancake Parlour Restaurant' along Warrigal Road, close to Chaddy.
Thursday, 25 August, was Costco time. Tita Irene and Justin met at Flinders St station. Justin gave Tita I a tour around cityloop up to Parliament station where they were supposed to meet me... I was in the meeting and so Justin took Tita I at Myers along Bourke St, where I met them later on. We hopped on a city circle tram going to Docklands.. and there at Costco, we did a bit of shopping of household stuffs plus some lollies and chocs for Tita I. Later on, we drove to Hogs Breath-Warrigal and had steak for dinner.Friday, 26 August. Ramon and I took a day off from work. After sending Justin to school, we had a quick breakfast and start the day tour...
Maroondah Reservoir Dam and Park, Healesville. It is a small reservoir that supplies water to Melbourne Victoria. The 'English syle' garden, spectacular views of the mountains and reservoir from the dam wall pathway, the native bush and spillway are just some of the good things about this place.
Skyhigh Mount Dandenong. On top of Mount Dandenong with stunning views of the Greater Melbourne. Also featuring the most-photographed Giant's Chair. We walked around, then had lunch at the Skyhigh Bistro and Restaurant. 
Toorongo Falls Reserve at Noojee, Gippsland. We crossed the bridge over the Toorongo River... then kept on wandering, bush-walking up hill along the circuit walking track that leads to the viewing platform of Toorongo Falls. Had been there three times and we wouldn't mind coming back again. The falls was such a beauty. After taking a few photos, we followed the track... going to Ampitheatre Falls.
Noojee is just a few kilometers away from Baw Baw Alpine Village. We did attempt to go there but later decided to back out after seeing a sign that a chain is required at all times. We didn't have one at the car at that time. We headed home and stopped at Neerim for another photo of Tita I, overlooking one of the 'Victoria's Black Saturday's impacted places. 
(Thanks to Tito Lorenz for taking Justin to swimming and looking after him until we arrived). We picked them up at the Chocolate Factory, then drove to Chaddy to wait for Tita Jac. Justin impressed Tita I and gave her a tour towards the Northeast wing of Chaddy, where LV, Prada, Gucci, etc can be found. It was a long Friday. The tour ended after a sumptuous dinner at the The Grand Tofu at The Glen with D'Robles.
Brighton Beach. In the upmarket suburb of Brighton are the famous and very colourful beach huts/sheds. We walked and took a few photos.
Frankston Beach. Justin was already a bit grumpy, so, we had an early dinner at Sofia's Restaurant at Frankston Beach. It was a beautiful evening.
Sunday, 28 August. We (with Tita I) went to Sunday mass, then met with D'Robles. Sunday! It's party time! Yeah! At the city, had a quick lunch at Maccas.. then walked down to Comedy Theatre where we watched 'The Rock of Ages'. I hope the show didn't completely corrupt Justin's mind! 
Not completely satisfied with 'The Rock of Ages', it was 'Dance till you Drop' at Kish-Kish's Birthday Party. I guessed, there was this other side of Mon, that Tita I discovered. Likewise, we didn't know that Tita I was really good in line dancing.
Tuesday, 30 August. Tita I went to the city all by herself. I think it was an adventure for her... She stopped at Flinders Station, walked her way, 'supposed to be' to Mon's office, but found herself back to Flinder's station again after a few minutes of walking. Mon came to the rescue and just picked her up. D'Robles and D'Pontillases joined us for dinner at home to meet Tita I. 
