New Flat and Exploring Melbourne...

Oops....behind on the bloggin again! I would blame the fact that we haven't had internet in the flat for a while but to be honest, I have just been having too much fun :D

Well anyway, after getting back from Thailand, Melbourne was slowly coming into summer....woohoo! However this did mean the hostel was getting super busy and sharing a kitchen with 300 people just isn't that fun when you are working! So into a flatshare I went...and what an amazing flat! I have been absolutely blessed to have lived the last 4-5months in a flat in the centre of Melbourne, with a view of the Etihad and the river and a stunning sunset every night.  Oh and did I mention the gym, pool and jacuzzi in the building? AMAZING!  This is the view...

All moved in and happy happy happy, it was time to see a bit more of Melbourne.....we went to see the War Memorial and the Botanic Gardens, where we saw a turtle in the lake(!) and I saw my first black swan.  The gardens are very beautiful and definitely a great place to go for a picnic...

And of course, you can't explore Melbourne without checking out its bars and cafes - which is very fun!  One place we found down a little laneway is called Chuckle Park and the lights haning in jamjars above you are interestingly reflected in the way your drinks are served...

There are also lots of great rooftop bars in Melbourne, all with great views...unfortunately I just forgot to keep taking pictures!!  But you can just believe me (or come and see for yourself!)....they are all fab :)

So apart from busking, waitressing and soaking up the city, not much more to report until....... (see next post!)