Friday, September 01, 2006

Melbourne

I spent around half a week in Australia's 2nd largest city which is capital of, and located in Victoria (south east Oz)




Stayed in some cool hostel (Nomad's) near the centre of the city, and didn't get up to much except for eating and drinking. The food is great, not pricey compared to Sydney, and there are many many many bars, cafes and clubs around. Met a guy from Leicester, Nick (PLUG ALERT: Nick's a good 'multimedia photographer' go see his website www.nickkind.com) and also some other cool peeps in my room, including a Swiss girl; Larissa, who I spent a lot of time wandering around the city and the Botanical Gardens with during my first few days. The weather was surprisingly nice too despite being spring. Melbourne is usually cold as its deep along the south part of Australia.

The city is pretty full-on with its sports, the Melbourne Cricket Ground, their local Rugby (League) and also the Telstra Dome (AFL) are all dotted around closeby to the city centre. A wide river winds itself throughout the city centre and the buildings are very colourful and a great change to the rest of the cities I have seen so far. Be they old or new, most look like they have been coloured in by a big crayon or something. Also there are random bits of architecture and art dotted around, like the big clamshell purse! There are a few good shopping areas in this place and its easy to get around on the trams or buses.

I wish I had spent a lot more time here, I should have flown to Melbourne after a few months in Sydney as I think this is a nicer place. More of a laid-back atmosphere, its more European and diverse... and its cheaper too! I didn't even get to experience St.Kilda, the 'beach' area which I have been told is a great place.

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