dogs are allowed at Burnley Gardens

Usually I'd be disappointed to see a sign restricting access by off-lead dogs, because I think it's much more fun for Penny and for us if she walks free .

However, in this case I was excited to see the sign, because it hadn't occurred to me that dogs would be allowed at all on one of  the campuses of Melbourne University. I was visiting Burnley Horticultural Gardens, part of that university, with a group of friends. I came home determined to take Penny there, because even if on-lead, I think she will love the twisting paths of the gardens.

In summer it's best to be on clear paths, for fear of snakes, so I think we'll probably go there in summer. There'll be lots of shade, and, best of all, there's a cafe with brilliant food.