* It has a lane named after rock band AC/DC and a swimming pool named after a Prime Minister who is believed to have drowned at sea
* Its vibrant multiculturalism
* Royal Botanic Gardens.
* Shady Caroline Street in South Yarra
* The disco balls hanging above Rankins Lane in the city
* The domed reading room of the State Library.
* The eucalyptus trees and old lamps beside the river near Fed Square.
* The huge mural spanning the length of the side wall of Dimmey's discount department store in Green Street Richmond
* The laneways, especially Degraves Street and Centre Place.
* The old terrace houses in the inner suburbs.
* The Royal and Block Arcades.
* The street art (commissioned and otherwise).
* The Victorian architecture, especially the interior of 333 Collins Street, the Olderfleet Building and the Melbourne Safe Deposit Building on Queen Street
* The view of the city at night from the Swan Street Bridge.
* The Windsor end of Chapel Street
* There's always a festival or major event happening.
Looks a bit like the UK... lol...!
ReplyDeleteGotta love those grey mornings, not enough of 'em ;)
ReplyDeleteThe rain was excellent. Even on 774 they were taking calls and sms from people saying where it was raining.
ReplyDeleteRainy ?, cloudy ?, grey ?...this must be MELBOURNE.
ReplyDeleteSo good to see some of the moist stuff down there, I bet all the gardens are breathing a cool sigh of relief.
Sorry to see you have been "crook" hope you are all better now.The extra day off was just too much to cope with... lol.
Hi Cath. One key difference is we really want more grey, wet mornings like this and you've probably had enough to last you a lifetime!
ReplyDeleteHello Martinha. Thank you!
Hey Jayne. I can't believe we're saying such things....
Hi db. Times certainly have changed...
Hello Abbeysmum. The Melbourne of yore, yes. I am feeling better now, thank you.