Mad About Melbourne by Linh
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in Melbourne and spending the last few days in the Donald Bradman room was a lovely change, but I still love the Penguin room.
I'll be missing Melbourne when I leave and will definitely return next year to see more theatre, live entertainment and visit the Melbourne Aquarium again.
I haven't been to many eateries as I'm not a dedicated foodie but I will attempt to increase my visitations to restaurants and cafes during future trips to Melbourne.
I'll miss The Stork Hotel, and will look out for more theatre when Helen and Paul Madden open up their new theatre venue next year. Hopefully it would be in the CBD and within walking distance.
Best Things About Melbourne:
- Everything in the CBD is within walking distance including the Melbourne Aquarium, the Victorian Arts Centre, the Immigration Museum, Federation Square, Chinatown, Greek Precinct, Queen Victoria Market, Bourke Street Mall.
- There are internet cafes on every street. Some internet cafes are within metres of each other.
- The Skybus Super Shuttle which transfers you from Tullamarine Airport to the Southern Cross Station, where you then board a Skybus Mini Shuttle to transport you to your hotel.
- Choco Churro, the enchanted Spanish doughnut.
- The Victorian Arts Centre which is the equivalent to the Adelaide Festival Centre.
- The Queen Victoria Market which is combination of Adelaide's Central Market and the Brickworks Market.
Worst Things About Melbourne
- The sexual predators who goose, grope and rub up against women and young girls on crowded trams. This would become a problem in Adelaide if Transadelaide decides to remove more seats from public transport instead of getting more trains, trams and buses. (Yes, I was groped during a short trip on a crowded tram).
- The closure of the historic Stork Hotel, not only losing accommodation for tourists but also a wonderful theatre venue.
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Monday, 10 December 2007
Thursday, 6 December 2007
Linh in Melbourne - Greek Precinct
Going Grecian by Linh
Melbourne has the largest population of Greeks outside of Greece, yet its precinct in the CBD seems peculiarly small. I was spoilt for choice in the bustling Greek Precinct, walking past the numerous Greek cafe's, restaurants and shops along Lonsdale Street.
I decided on something sugary to satisfy my sweet tooth and chose 'Cafe Medallion', a modest sized restaurant with alfresco dining. All cakes, pastries and hot food were authentically Greek and homemade at an affordable price.
Friendly staff explained what the various sweets contained and the sight of such delectable delicacies caused me to salivate.
The cabinets were filled with traditional Greek sweets including Baklava – spiced almond and filo slice covered in honey, Kataifi – shredded filo and walnut roll soaked in honey and spices, Galatobouriko – egg custard baked in filo with lemon syrup, Kourambiethes – shortbread covered in icing sugar and Amigdalota – almond biscuits.
After much indecision, I settled for Karioka - chocolate slice with walnuts and Ekme - pastry layered with custard and syrup (the Greek equivalent of Vanilla Slice).
One couldn't leave without learning a few Greek words and phrases, so I picked up "Kali Orexi" which is Greek for healthy/good appetite or 'Bon Appetit'!
Melbourne has the largest population of Greeks outside of Greece, yet its precinct in the CBD seems peculiarly small. I was spoilt for choice in the bustling Greek Precinct, walking past the numerous Greek cafe's, restaurants and shops along Lonsdale Street.
I decided on something sugary to satisfy my sweet tooth and chose 'Cafe Medallion', a modest sized restaurant with alfresco dining. All cakes, pastries and hot food were authentically Greek and homemade at an affordable price.
Friendly staff explained what the various sweets contained and the sight of such delectable delicacies caused me to salivate.
The cabinets were filled with traditional Greek sweets including Baklava – spiced almond and filo slice covered in honey, Kataifi – shredded filo and walnut roll soaked in honey and spices, Galatobouriko – egg custard baked in filo with lemon syrup, Kourambiethes – shortbread covered in icing sugar and Amigdalota – almond biscuits.
After much indecision, I settled for Karioka - chocolate slice with walnuts and Ekme - pastry layered with custard and syrup (the Greek equivalent of Vanilla Slice).
One couldn't leave without learning a few Greek words and phrases, so I picked up "Kali Orexi" which is Greek for healthy/good appetite or 'Bon Appetit'!
Tuesday, 4 December 2007
Linh in Melbourne - Melbourne Aquarium
AQUATIC FUN: Plenty to see and explore in the Southern Hemisphere's largest aquarium exhibition, the Melbourne Aquarium.Image: Linh - www.linh.chameleon.blogspot.com
Marine Marvels by Linh
The Melbourne Aquarium is one of the most spectacular tourist exhibition I have seen.
The majestic marine life immersed in massive tanks and swimming freely as if in their own natural habitat, is awe-inspiring and mesmerising.
There are all shapes, sizes, species and colours of various fish, mammals and amphibians you could imagine and all on display for your viewing pleasure.
If you're brave enough you could swim with sharks, be photographed with your head inside a life size shark jaw, or relax while you watch the animals being fed.
For those in search of a souvenir to remind them of their underwater adventures, the Aquarium Shop is an ideal stopover.
All animals are well treated, well fed and staff at the Melbourne Aquarium advocate the importance of preserving and protecting all species of marine life.
Image: Linh - www.linh-chameleon.blogspot.com
Image: Linh - www.linh-chameleon.blogspot.com
Image: Linh - www.linh-chameleon.blogspot.com
Image: Linh - www.linh-chameleon.blogspot.com
Image: Linh - www.linh-chameleon.blogspot.com
Image: Linh - www.linh-chameleon.blogspot.com
Image: Linh - www.linh-chameleon.blogspot.com
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