Melbourne, it's Australia's second largest capital city? Where do I begin to tell you all the things I love about Melbourne? It's cosmopolitan, vibrant, elegant, sometimes quirky and artsy. That and so much more too. Over the years, it's set the scene for many an enjoyable holiday or short break. Melbourne is only an hour's flight away from me in Adelaide, or a day or two's travelling for those who want to take it more slowly, with wonderful scenery en-route. Melbourne is now home to my daughter and her partner and I've had the chance to come to know it even better. In these pages I'll aim to show you that there's something very special indeed about Melbourne.