Michelle and Barack Obama were spotted in Melbourne today eating lunch at a beachside restaurant during the former president’s speeches across Australia.
The couple had some rest as they enjoyed a meal at the Stokehouse restaurant on St Kilda’s beach.
Obama, who is in Australia for a speaking engagement, spoke in Sydney on Tuesday night for “An Evening with President Obama,” where tickets start at $195.
He and Michelle have been looking forward to it as they enjoy sights such as the Sydney Opera House, dining out and even walking across the Sydney Harbor Bridge.
Their latest outing was to Stokehouse, which houses a high-end restaurant serving seafood and wagyu fillets for $90 (AU$135), as well as a cheaper alternative to a pasta bar.
The former president and first lady were spotted leaving a beachfront restaurant in Melbourne
Michelle Obama was dressed in a white t-shirt, wide-leg jeans and a blazer
Obama looked good in a classic suit for the outing with his wife during his tour of Australia
Michelle was dressed for the meal in a white T-shirt, baggy jeans and a blazer. She paired her look with a headband and sunglasses
Meanwhile, her husband wore a classic suit with his top button open as they kicked back.
It comes after an Aboriginal elder who was dumped to perform at a welcome ceremony in Melbourne received an apology from event organizers yesterday.
Wurundjeri Elder Joy Murphy, 78, was scheduled to deliver the welcoming ceremony for the ex-US president’s address on Wednesday night in Melbourne.
Stokehouse on St Kilda’s beach houses an upscale restaurant serving seafood and wagyu fillets for $90 (AU$135), as well as a cheaper alternative to a downstairs pasta bar
Before the event, she asked the organizers if she could bring a supporter and a cultural gift for Obama.
However, the shocked elder says she was then told she was “too difficult” by the organisers, the Growth Faculty, who had kicked her out of the event.
Growth Faculty has since apologized to Aunt Joy.
“Growth Faculty has apologized to Aunt Joy that last night’s ceremony could not be changed,” the organizers said in a statement Thursday morning.
Wurundjeri Elder Joy Murphy, 78, was scheduled to conduct the Welcome to Country ceremony for Barack Obama’s event on Wednesday night
‘Aunt Joy has accepted Growth Faculty’s invitation to perform Welcome to Country at a business luncheon taking place in Melbourne today.
“Due to safety requirements, the organization was unable to accommodate last-minute changes to the agreed ceremony.”
Obama delivered his second talk Wednesday night at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena.
During the event ‘An Evening with Obama’, the former president told his story, according to his site.
‘A story about resilience, overcoming obstacles and fighting injustice. President Obama’s historic achievements were driven by an unparalleled tenacity and determination that have become synonymous with his name.
Obama and his wife Michelle arrived in Melbourne on a private jet on Wednesday as he continues his tour
As a lawyer, author, and 44th President of the United States, there is no voice more relevant to leaders than his.
“At this special event, he will discuss his tenure, the work of the Obama Foundation, and inspire you with his thoughts on the future of leadership.”
The $1 million security fee for Obama’s two-day speeches across Australia has proved controversial in Australia.
Radio host Ray Hadley asked why taxpayers should foot the bill for NSW, Victoria and Federal Police officers.