I spent just over a week in Melbourne over late August and early September in 2004. It was my second trip to Melbourne, after another week-ish stay in 2002.
I'm a little obsessed with Melbourne, one day I'm sure I'll end up living there.
Okay, so I think I've bored everyone I know with stories of how cool Melbourne was. So here's a short list of why I dug it, in the hope that I'll shut up and start talking about something else.
Continue reading "One last post about Melbourne"
Posted on Monday, September 6, 2004 | 8 Comments
I'll write more later. Right now I'm tired after three days back at work and need sleep.
Photo: somewhere over Australia, my guess is somewhere near Esperence.
Posted on Thursday, September 2, 2004 | 0 Comments
I'm back. I didn't go too silly with photos on holiday this time, when I get some time I'll gather the rest of the pics together than post some highlights.
Tomorrow morning I'm right back into the workday routine after a week or so away, so we'll see how that goes. Wish me luck!
Posted on Monday, August 30, 2004 | 0 Comments
It's a photo of a tree by the road over in Carlton, taken while waiting for a tram. Granted it could be just about anywhere, so you'll have to trust me on this one.
Posted on Thursday, August 26, 2004 | 0 Comments
I'll meander the laneways of the city more today/tomorrow I think, but here's two photos from earlier this week. I walked past Hell's Kitchen, which I'll have to drop into, what with it attracting "a loyal mix of architects and designers" I feel strangely obliged. And anyway, Boudist went there so it's gotta be cool, right?
Last night Mot and I made it in to the studio audience for The Panel, which was good fun. I'd post a photo, but they were pretty anti-photo while in the studio so you'll have to use your imagination. Sadly no musical guest, but Harry Shearer was on so that more than makes up for it.
Posted on Thursday, August 26, 2004 | 1 Comments
Today I finally made it down to L'Aperitivo, just down the road from where I'm staying in Brighton, for the first serious entry in mission: hot chocolate.
And oh man, I had no idea what I was in for. It's insanely good. Imagine a cup filled with molten milk chocolate, and then a slightly crusty top and you're close.
The Age's review said "closer to a dessert than a hot drink" which is erring on the side of caution, unless you can think of any other drinks that can only be consumed with a spoon.
The question is, does anyone in Perth make real Italian hot chocolate? If so, let's book in a hot chocolate trip when I'm back in town.
Update: Still no sign of Italian Hot Choc in Perth, but I did find and try out a recipe (June 16, 2005)
Posted on Tuesday, August 24, 2004 | 12 Comments
I've spent a couple of days lounging around at St Kilda Beach and enjoying the warm and sunny weather (21°C! -- My previous comments about Melbourne weather stand, incidentally).
Yesterday afternoon was mostly spent stretched out on the grass by the beach listening to tunes on my iPod. This is something I could really get used to.
Continue reading "When in St Kilda..."
Posted on Tuesday, August 24, 2004 | 1 Comments
I made it into Federation Square yesterday afternoon, and spent a while wandering around ACMI's Screen Gallery, which is amazing. I'm going to check out the NGV another day, and I see there's a design thing on at the Museum (why do I always miss the really good exhibitions?)
Anyway, Fed Square. Swoon.
Continue reading "I heart Fed Square"
Posted on Saturday, August 21, 2004 | 3 Comments
So I'm relaxing in Melbourne now. I may post while I'm here, on the other hand I may not.
Have a great weekend!
Posted on Friday, August 20, 2004 | 1 Comments
