As expected, I did plenty of walking while showing my cousin and cousin-in-law around during their short stay in Melbourne. I’m starting with a walk from their third day here—just in time to join this week’s Lens-Artists Photo Challenge, which has the theme “Market.”
Our day started with an 11am mass at the St Francis’ Church located on the corner of Lonsdale and Elizabeth streets in Melbourne.
St Francis’ Church is an Australian Roman Catholic church that stands beside Melbourne’s modern cityscape—a striking blend of old and new.
Along the way, we stumbled upon what felt like a mini festival—bright, bold, and impossible to miss.
But hunger won out, so we didn’t stop to investigate. It wasn’t until later that I discovered it was all for Mecca’s new Bourke Street opening.
Our next stop was lunch—at my cousin’s request, after googling Melbourne’s must-visit spots—at the Queen Vic Market.
With our tummies happy, we ventured on to explore the market stalls.
Constructed in stages from the 1860s and officially opened in 1878, the Queen Victoria Market is the last remaining major market in the Melbourne CBD. It has a Historic, with its heritage architecture and lively market vibe.
This is the window of one of the food trucks in the market.
Here are some random public art.
We hopped on the tram and wandered down to the Yarra River, passing through Southbank along the way.
As the sun set, we passed by Flinders Street Station, aglow with its beautiful lights.
That wrapped up our walk, but the night wasn’t over yet. We watched a film at the Capitol for MIFF (Melbourne International Film Festival). It was by James Robinson, a young, talented director who happens to be Pat’s good friend. Then we finished off with a nightcap at the Pancake Parlour. What a day—12 hours of walking more than 16,000 steps.
A wonderful stroll around Melbourne Teresa 😀
Even if I live here, some things are just worth visiting over and over again.
PS Thank you for joining in Monday Window 😀
Always a pleasure, Brian.
Looks like a beautiful city. I recently found cousins in Melbourne in my genealogy search.
A good reason to maybe catch up with them and visit Melbourne. Thanks for commenting Alice.
That market looks a fun place to explore!
Always fun and cheap! Thanks Sarah.
You sure walked your way rond Melboure, and found plenty to interest you – and us.
Thanks Margaret…was so tiring!
But good for you!
Thank you for the tour, Teresa. I love the colourful murals that you shared.
Glad you liked them !
Thank you for the lovely tour, Teresa! Melbourne is one good reason to go to Australia…!♥
It sure is. Thanks A-C.
Got here at last! It’s been a funny old day, Teresa. Melbourne looks such a beautiful and varied city. I wish it wasn’t so far away. Thanks so much for showing me around again. Not sure when but I’ll put it in my next post xx
That’s what everyone’s saying. It’s too far from everything but sometimes that’s a good thing. But not in taking long haul flights every time. Have a great time during your break.
Thanks, darlin xx
Awww I miss Melbs. Flinders brings me back to 2011 as that’s the street where I lived for a few months.
Glad to bring you back there.
That was a busy and enjoyable day. You have some great finds here, Teresa!
Thanks so much Sofia… quite tiring it was.