and a big thanks to Anna Banana for that imagery!
So good to be back in Brisbane yet so good to see Melbourne again. Give me a home which is historic, a city gastronomic, a gallery or two, a pastry or three, a tram to travel round, and an old bric-a-brac market.
So good to be back in Brisbane yet so good to see Melbourne again. Give me a home which is historic, a city gastronomic, a gallery or two, a pastry or three, a tram to travel round, and an old bric-a-brac market.
I heart Melbourne!
Andrew and I spent the long weekend and Monday (which was Andrew's birthday - and he's not letting anyone forget it) wending our way down the delightful streets of Melbourne - enjoying the sights, and sampling delights in every second store. Our accomodation had the most amazing views over the city and was within walking distance of the city centre, so it couldn't have been better. The weather, while fantastical chilly, was not too unkind and we spent a glorious day in St Kilda on what was predicted to be an overcast day with hail! We also managed to squeeze in trips to the gallery (I love Melb gallery), a night out with friends, a long trawl through Queen Victoria Markets, a visit to Max Brenner's chocolate cafe and a stroll along Brunswick St in Fitzroy.
Top Picks:
1) Absolutely amazing bar (got to know a local to find it, no signage) which was like a 1920/30's jazz club complete with art deco furniture, amazing views of city and sublime (but expensive) cocktails! = 10/10 . THANK YOU KERRYN!
2) "Top Bread" - shop selling pastries of every variety sweet and savoury for around $2. What a choice for breakfast! = 9/10
3) Melbourne Art Gallery - while I'm sure there are many galleries in Melbourne I always love seeing the variety of things on display here aswell as the permanent collection items. The shop sells great cards too = 8/10
4) Queen Victoria Markets - FOOD SECTION. The clothes and other things are nice but the food section on Sat/Sun is quite a feast for the tastebuds. Even better would be to do a foodies tour but alas they are very popular and book up fast! = 8/10
5) The parks - so many and the foliage in autumn is so reminiscent of the northern hemisphere proper 'fall'. Infact Melbourne reminds me very much of the UK and it is nice to be able to wander through large parks and see many families and school kids taking delight in the natural surrounds = 8/10
So here it is in a pictorial nutshell - Our time in Melbourne:
Federation Square - really innovatively designed open area for people to bring deck chairs and watch open air big screen movies etc.
Ah sweet chocolate -Max Brenner cafe:
Queen Victoria Markets: Food Hall
Queen Victoria Markets: Doughnuts made fresh before your eyes - aaargh, drool
St Kilda: Street Markets (bought some 'essentials' - scarf and some ceramics)
St Kilda Pier:
Birthday dinner with Andrew's friends: Mike and Kerryn
The absolutely awesome (and I don't use that word lightly) bar that Kerryn showed us: cocktail heaven!
St Kilda Pier:
Birthday dinner with Andrew's friends: Mike and Kerryn
The absolutely awesome (and I don't use that word lightly) bar that Kerryn showed us: cocktail heaven!
Melbourne by night - as beautiful as by day (gush gush):
The view from our hotel room:
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