AFL Grand Finals Parade 2013 at Collins St

The sun is peeking out and both sides of the streets are filling up with footy fans in yellow and purple. The excitement is building as supporters await their heroes to drive in and then speeches and sing Up there Gazaly right at the steps of Old Treasury. Even the neighbourhood Bank of Melbourne has set up a free coffee with barista in its banking lobby, as well as face painting for kids and little footy balls give aways!

It’s happening now on Swanston St/Collins St. Get there to cheer the two teams that have fought hard and well to get into the Premiership Finals tomorrow at the MCG and be part of this Melbourne legend.

Hawthorn Hawks vs Fremantle Dockers – may the greatest team win !

And as always, Melbourne, one of the best cities in the world !

Bikes Ep.2 [baskets]

I love seeing bikes all over Melbourne in all colours and fashion. The ones with pretty baskets never fail to make me pull out my camera to add them to my collection of bike photos.  Which one do you like?

I wish I am brave enough to ride a bike in the city and along the Yarra river. I guess I need a good level of stamina to tackle the slopes and confidence to ride alongside the trams and cars as well as watch out for pedestrians in every corner of the city! If I ever get myself on a bike and be a part of the ever growing cycling population in Melbourne, I will want to look stylish with a cool helmet and a nice basket, as well as gloves to keep out the cold and chic bike fashionwear ! I might get a friend and try out the blue rental bikes which are available along Swanston St, Fed Square and Southbank.  I will let you know when i do and share with you the my first cycle experience in Melbourne !

Light Up

Stunning lighting up at the Crown Entertainment Complex, Southbank:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So Melbourne. . Brunswick

sidewalk cafe, bikes & baskets,  yarn bombing. . 

We Will, We Will, Move It !

Paella Festival ( Sunday at Vic Market)

The final day of Market Week 2013 is chock-full of fun events, with the Spanish Festival—featuring paella stands, Spanish entertainment and dancing—and the grand final of the Trader Cook Off, which will be judged by special guest Miguel Maestre.

Mission Mexican Festival, Fed Square

Bring your amigos to Fed Square today and celebrate Mexican Independence Day at the inaugural Mission Mexican Festival.

Join in the party as Federation Square comes to life with the authentic smells, tastes and sounds of Mexico.

The festival has a food, beverage and entertainment line up that showcases of the very best of Mexican culture and has something to offer the whole family.

This year the festival will be presenting an even wider variety of delicious Mexican food with more vendors selling tasty delights along River Terrace.

Laughter Club, Fed Square

Fed Square Laughter Club

When: 15/09/2013

Join in a 30-minute laughter session at Federation Square at 11:00am on the 1st Sunday of each month. Laughter Clubs come together for a session and people laugh for no reason without having to resort to jokes or humour. The sessions last about half an hour and are mostly held outdoors. They are run along the lines established by Dr Madan Kataria, who founded the global laughter movement 14 years ago with one club, and there are now over 5,000 clubs worldwide. Everyone is welcome to experience first-hand the fun of a laughter session, and gain the benefits of laughter, which improves the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social health of individuals, workplaces, and society.

Location: Cnr Swanston and Flinders St, Melbourne, Melbourne area,  Victoria, Australia

Car Registration: In the Hundreds

From the Green Grocer

A box of fresh produce up at Sydney Rd, Brunswick, Melbourne…..$14.60….. Delicious ideas for dinner coming to mind.

The cost breakdown:
bananas $1.99/kg
red  capsicum $1.99/kg
leek $1 ea.
strawberries 3 punnets for $5
beans $1.50 per pack
packham pears $1/kg
celery $1.49 ea
Lebanese cucumbers $3.99/kg