What I love about Melbourne…
Sure the weather in Melbourne is distinctly distasteful and rather tiresome. Either, too hot, too cold, too wet or too dry. So the city has had to compensate to make anyone remotely want to live here. So why do I love Melbourne?
The amazing architecture, the little laneways that have tiny cafes tucked away with eclectic art and funky decor, the cobblestones, the trams wobbling all over the city, the flower sellers, and the sporting and cultural events that always create a buzz of activity. The streetsweepers that hum through the city before any of the commuters get in and keep it inordinately clean. The trees down Collins St that are currently budding lime green leaves, the bells of St Michael’s at 12 o’clock and the clip clop of horses hooves as tourists (and locals) ride around the city getting a view of Melbourne’s many splendours. The shoe shine man near 101 Collins St, who just musically bellows one word “Shine” all day as people walk past with their heads full of their stuff.
And yesterday when everyone in their Footy jumpers lined the street with religious fervour for to watch the Grand Final Parade. 100 000 people, the City, so organised and prepared, fences up, police marshalling, vendors handing out free soft drinks, kids and grannies, passionately waiting to see their heros float past and hoping against all hopes that their team will deliver today.
When I went home last night, everything was packed away, not a single piece of litter as a reminder of the crowds who had been there. And today, everyone preparing to watch the footy, flare up the barbeque, hang out with their mates and pray that their teams come through and by to tomorrow? Everyone looking forward to next season. The parks will no longer have children kicking the footy, they will have moved on, switched their allegience and be out their with their cricket bats. For Melbourne there is a time and a season for everything and it is defined by the shape of the ball or the car flying around the Grand Prix track. Whether you love or loathe sport, Melbourne is an awesome city to live in.
Go the Saints!
CANNOT WAIT TO VISIT AND EXPERIENCE IT AND WITH YOU!
There is an A380 that leaves Heathrow daily with a Kangaroo on its tail….come on 67! You will never want to leave…once you land.