polly Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 We went to book our IELTS and started at the bottom of the street (crossing Flinders) and walked all the way up. Note to others. There is a train stop a block away from RMIT where you book your IELTS St Paul's Cathedral at the bottomSidewalk sweeper (slightly bigger ones do the streets)Clock TowerMusicians from the Salvation ArmyBig building, think it is the libraryBuildingRoast Chestnut sellerLittle cubicle selling papersInteresting building Sidewalk 'cafes' aboundThis gentleman is about to get a parking ticket. He is talking REALLY fast to the traffic cop.Banners on the streetNo idea, with all the students, looks like a Uni The street over lunchRMIT (you don't register in that building though)La Trobe is another major streetOld Fashioned tram (though not one of the prettier onesTall buildingGraffiti artGreen tram Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polly Posted November 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Sorry about all the pics out of focus. I can't really stop to take photos, since hubby walks at a relatively fast pace (he is 30cm taller ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonicaH Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Thanks PollyCool pics. Always nice to see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kangaroo Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Thanks for all the great pics, Polly (you could be a photo-journalist!)You really make me MISS Melbourne...Have you been to Lygon Street (in Carlton) yet? Not too far from the CBD with lots of (mainly Italian) cafés & restaurants spilling onto the pavements especially this time of year. Lots of delis as well with fresh produce of high quality... fantastic atmosphere. If you haven't yet tried it (and you have a sweet tooth like me), do yourself and your senses a favour and go for coffee & cake sometime at Brunetti in Faraday Street (also in Carlton, just off Lygon Street). There's a Brunetti branch in Swanston Street as well (also one in Camberwell), but I've only been to the Faraday Street store so far. 'Confectionery as art' is all I can say. They have authentic Italian meals there too, as well as a gelateria (boasting over 26 flavours of Italian gelato), a creperia (freshly made traditional crepes with a variety of fillings/toppings) and a chocolaterie with over 40 varieties of handmade chocolates. A real treat - for both tastebuds & soul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cramer Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Thanks Polly You keep us inspired Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polly Posted November 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 You have given me such a craving for crepes! Thanks for the tip. Glad you are enjoying the photos and that I am not boring you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philipp & Lana Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Hi Polly,Thanks for all your photos. We enjoy it very much!Can't wait to be there...P & L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bessie Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 wow ! I just wish we could teleport this very second and be at our now home...Melbourne...beem me up scotty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eva Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Polly, can't you organise a trip to Toowoomba? I'd like some photos from there please... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joefromsa Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 PollyEvery time I read your post and see your pics... we KNOW we are doing the right thing... you are our resident Mielies, sorry Mellies Photographer...Great shots, brings back so many pleasant memories.Joefromsa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodag Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 I saw something funny in Swanston street last week. At times there are horse drawn carriages there that you can take a ride on. As I went past one of the "horse drivers" he was spray painting the hooves of his horses with what looked like black paint. Maybe this is a normal thing to do with horses but I'm sorry I did not manage to get a picture of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLockie Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Wow. Great photos Polly. Thanks for posting them. You're a STAR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battiss Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 Thanks for the ever-gorgeous pics Polly! Don't stop taking, ok? Now, we need pics of 'Lygon Street'.. with all the yummy delis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy2Bhere Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 Ons was nou die dag in die stad om ons medicals te gaan doen en ek was so spyt ons het nie gestop vir fotos nie. Ek het net fotos geneem van die plek waar ons die medicals gaan doen het... sal gou probeer om dit te upload. Melbourne is waarlik 'n stunning plek en ek is soooo verlief op hom/haar. Thanks vir die fotos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polly Posted November 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 Dis altyd vir my 'n skok hoe netjies dinge is. Jy verwag 'grimy'. Nogal baie mense Eva, hubby says I can go to Towoomba if you organise the travel and a picnic basket Glad the pictures are of some use I drive hubby around the bend. Stood in the middle of the street for the one building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllisonW Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 The photos are great and a great help to us future melbournians! Keep them coming! I hope you are planning to scrapbook some of these great pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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