state library, melbourne

ahh, the bookworms are out, but at least they're outside in the sun and not inside the state library itself.

kensington, victoria

i remember when these old petrol price signs showed 49.9c or less.  that was also when icypoles cost 10c and you could get 50c of 1c lollies. yes, im old.

ponyfish island, melbourne

in the middle of the murky yarra and underneath a little foot bridge lies a cafe called Ponyfish Island.  Great for a few drinks, but not so good if you want a coffee with a 5 year old.  We took some photos, including one of the various potplants dotted around the cafe and then left to go back up to civilisation

newmarket hotel, st kilda, vic

self dubbed a californian cuisine establishment, the newmarket hotel is a funky new gastropub in melbourne.  the food is delicious, the cocktails are inventive (though a little watered down for me) and the staff are friendly.  a great place to sit and drink on a lazy sunday afternoon.  well worth a visit.

carey grammar, victoria

xmas plays and pagaents have certainly improved at my old school since I was last there in 1994.  this is the backdrop for a 5 year old's xmas play.  very high tech.  the whole thing was pretty darn cute if i can say so myself!