sun, 19th - and we're off again....

day 309:

thank you Melbourne for........

the catch-up with wonderful friends...

the beautiful buildings....

old street art and new......

unpredictable weather.....

brookie lace, my favourite....

and the trip down memory lane.....

hopefully we'll be back to visit soon.

sat, 18th - cafes, cafes and more cool cafes....

day 308:

if you're looking for cool cafes...head to melbourne....here's a collection of the ones we visited on this trip. i love the quirky interiors, the friendly service and attention to detail on the food.

1. little creatures dining hall - link to the website

looks like a fab idea for New Year's Eve!

2. cavellero - link to their blog

3. Tin Pot Cafe - 248 St Georges Road, North Fitzroy, VIC 3068. a fantastic place for a catch-up breakfast with friends!

dec, 17th - trip down memory lane....

day 307:

today we went out to discover old haunts and seek out new gems. we caught the train into the city.

and on the recommendation of a friend, headed to Degraves for a morning coffee and some fantastic people watching....

then we strolled the lanes taking in the incredible street art that 16House suggested here and here.

i am assuming that this is another beautiful piece by Miso, if i compare it to these.

i remember this sight so well from almost twenty years ago. (although...the trams have been updated and i miss the original, more clunky versions).

final thought for the day.

dec, 16th - australia.....

day 306:

we are here....staying with a good friend in her beautiful, typical Melbourne terrace. it's good to be back.

i was an exchange student to Melbourne in 1992 and haven't been back since....

ps. note the umbrella...even in Summer, Melbourne is known for it's unpredictable weather.