the yarra river

If you get the opportunity to walk along the Yarra River, or any river for that matter, it's probably advisable not to remove your shoes, and place them right beside you, while you are dipping your feet in the water. This is because when you stand up, you are bound to accidently bump it off the concrete bank and send it floating down the river.

This is also not a good idea, especially in summer when the temperature rises above 40degreesC. This is because you either have the choice of walking on the prickly grass or on the unbearably hot concrete. :)

Moral of the story is: don't lose your shoes when it's above 40degrees along the yarra river, or bring spare ones.

ALSO! it is wise not to use the word "jandals" around 12 year old Australians. The proper term, as advised by this very angry little girl is "Thongs"