Another trip - went to Melbourne the 2nd biggest city in Australia...southern Oz about 4MM peeps.Went down cause Wicked was playing and also just wanted to check it out. "worked" from the Cafes on Friday - jodie and kai were there so we stayed together.
Why not add some suga to the caffine high - yum!
Directions took us to the oldest pub in Melbourne (named after the naked chick in the pic).
Jodies arrives!! Finally done with work, took some time for her to de stress!
After the JB's the night got crazy :) rode a carousal ride, met K-fed v2...imagine if I brought this one home...um yeah dating a carousal operator.
Runnin-a-muck in Melbourne!!
Food = good idea! yet another cute little alley/lane... yummy thai food, live band, drunken entertainment...lots of action
Kai found his old car!!!! I miss Ollie
Day 2:
Breaky in the morning on the river side with some birds - fed one and the whole flock joined...felt bad so i shared half my meal. Its funny how birds are always indoors here - I remember that in florida too, something about tropical places I guess.
Visited the aquarium - so overrated. Kids everywhere!! I basically ran through it, enjoyed a few exhibits.
Next stop botanical gardens...not as good as Sydney's but relaxed and read.
Very Fall - love the colors.
After figuring out the tram system and not getting too lost - the city is not as friendly as I was told...no ones really helpful. Went to a show (Guys and Dolls), did this by myself - very liberating. Lovely time, famous actor from an Aussie classic Kenny...show was ok.
Street side digial touch info - emerging media...suprised to see this in Oz never heard of this in the states...
More cafe culture..
main catholic church from above - st joseph or something
Botenical gardens above
Riding a statue - hmm guess I am really gearing up for Cowgirls when I got home soon!!
Tallest building we we up in...
Not big on the elevators especially when Kai is jumping...um big fear.
end of the world library contemporary street art
Jet Star - action shot (for all u non-aussie, its an ad for a local airline)
My first walmart - I miss home...safeway!! we wanted to buy something just to do it...had to swing in for a little taste of home.
Princess theater - where I saw Guy n dolls night prior.
Wicked - amazing play! such a good time. drank some glowing ozmopolitans.
BYE Melbourne!!!
Melbourne is all about the cafes, niche streets, small funky bars, art and theater. The city has a great tram and troll system - kind of San Fran isk.
Big Lesson Learned - never travel without cash!! got an early flight and had no cash for the bus into town..um the credit card wasnt working... i was stuck!! with a stroke of luck, some prayer and a few tears I was on my way into town.
Riding the high of a holiday weekend ahead - it was gorgeous day!
Did some cafe hopin - i've been on detox for a few weeks, couldnt hold this for the long weekend. A few good cappuccinos - I zipped thru some work, took in the cafe vibe...
Kai and I did a yummy lunch - the hamburger monster didnt help with lunch direction..we wondered around, checked out a lot of the Shopping Arcades....
Found a side lane with some good stops - had lunch as the italian man callin me bella was a sign...good people, good food.
Big Lesson Learned - never travel without cash!! got an early flight and had no cash for the bus into town..um the credit card wasnt working... i was stuck!! with a stroke of luck, some prayer and a few tears I was on my way into town.Riding the high of a holiday weekend ahead - it was gorgeous day!
Did some cafe hopin - i've been on detox for a few weeks, couldnt hold this for the long weekend. A few good cappuccinos - I zipped thru some work, took in the cafe vibe...Then.... I hear my name..sure enough Kai strolls in... What is the chance?!?! He was done with some meeting walking around and saw me in the Octane Cafe.
This is where I posted for a bit...
Kai and I did a yummy lunch - the hamburger monster didnt help with lunch direction..we wondered around, checked out a lot of the Shopping Arcades....
Cutest "street helpers" - gave us some advice (directions to the local pub).
Why not add some suga to the caffine high - yum!
Funky federation square for the next pub stop- a brewery.
Directions took us to the oldest pub in Melbourne (named after the naked chick in the pic).
Jodies arrives!! Finally done with work, took some time for her to de stress!
The street shows and art were fun - lots of culture. Went to a relaxing wine bar, strolled into a place that had some good live music that was pouring out of it ... and there were JAEGER BOMBs on special - what is the chance..had to do it for old time sake! JB down under - what what
Old skool game convention going on - mario, zelda, pac man...the good ole days...
Kai gettin some air next to mario the next day....sick
Sweet home alabama...
Ride that pony - its kind of like a mechanical bull... or not.
After the JB's the night got crazy :) rode a carousal ride, met K-fed v2...imagine if I brought this one home...um yeah dating a carousal operator.
Runnin-a-muck in Melbourne!!
Food = good idea! yet another cute little alley/lane... yummy thai food, live band, drunken entertainment...lots of action
Kai found his old car!!!! I miss Ollie
Day 2:Breaky in the morning on the river side with some birds - fed one and the whole flock joined...felt bad so i shared half my meal. Its funny how birds are always indoors here - I remember that in florida too, something about tropical places I guess.
Visited the aquarium - so overrated. Kids everywhere!! I basically ran through it, enjoyed a few exhibits.
Next stop botanical gardens...not as good as Sydney's but relaxed and read.
Very Fall - love the colors.
walked to St Kilda - down shopping district Chapel Street, sat at orange cafe for a long lunch, continued on to the pier... beautiful swan and I saw a penguin!!
After figuring out the tram system and not getting too lost - the city is not as friendly as I was told...no ones really helpful. Went to a show (Guys and Dolls), did this by myself - very liberating. Lovely time, famous actor from an Aussie classic Kenny...show was ok.
Next day - full on with Kai and Jodes...more fun art...
Street side digial touch info - emerging media...suprised to see this in Oz never heard of this in the states...
More cafe culture..
Went up in the tallest building in the southern hemisphere - puts the city into perspective...
Federation square from above
main catholic church from above - st joseph or something
Botenical gardens above
Riding a statue - hmm guess I am really gearing up for Cowgirls when I got home soon!!
Tallest building we we up in...
Not big on the elevators especially when Kai is jumping...um big fear.
end of the world library contemporary street art
Jet Star - action shot (for all u non-aussie, its an ad for a local airline)
My first walmart - I miss home...safeway!! we wanted to buy something just to do it...had to swing in for a little taste of home.
Princess theater - where I saw Guy n dolls night prior.
Wicked - amazing play! such a good time. drank some glowing ozmopolitans.
sad...dont want to go home
BYE Melbourne!!!
Piece of advice - Dont take the last flight out - noise restrictions in sydney almost grounded us in the city for another night...so windy and jumped on a late plane...you know they are rush and not checking what they should...a few drinks into it I did alright.
Great, action packed weekend!
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