Yesterday's post was just the beginning. I had another day to 'suck the life out of the weekend'. To continue, then:
10. After a hearty and super-healthy breakfast on Sunday, we drove to the Royal Botanic Gardens. I had a very vague recollection of them from the school trip, but as the weather was stunning on Sunday (blue skies, a few light and fluffy clouds, warm) it was hard to tell. I went a bit nuts taking photos of not-so-bare branches and black swans.
11. We walked back along the Yarra - again, something previously seen yet unrecognisable. There was some sort of regatta happening so the whole thing felt rather English, actually.
12. Off to St Kilda. So, Melbourne beaches aren't all bad in winter. With the sun shining, trees starting to shoot out leaves, a light breeze, people out enjoying a Sunday, it can be rather lovely. We had a bit of a wander down to the sea (actually, all of St Kilda had me thinking England - minus the beach huts, of course!) and had lunch at Beachcombers.
Half a lamb later, I walked to the entrance of Luna Park, back via the 'Public Conveniences' and along the famous pier.
13. We headed back to the Farmers' Markets we'd seen on the way, in Albert Park (I think) on Fitzroy St. I found the chocolate. Organic, and made by the man in the stall, who kept feeding me samples. Then I had to choose... Thankfully there was a 5 for $10 special.
14. I just missed out on a coffee at the markets (which were a one-off, but part of the Regular Farmers Markets), so we went to Bar Sant'amore across the street. I kept taking photos of the coffee and the placemat.
15. And then I had to go home :( I navigated to the airport, and was actually quite sad to be leaving. So, I have begun to consider the previously inconceivable. Last year, I know the consideration would be as far as it would go, but this year is much braver. You never know.
One last photo - flying into Brisbane at dusk, with controlled (I hope) burning on the outskirts, made for a vivid orange horizon.
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