TRAVEL DIARY: MORNINGTON It was a sunny weekend so hubby and I decided to go out and enjoy our Sunday. About half an hour drive to Mornington Walked around the main town. And saw some stools and got envious of these cuties sitting on sun chairs. Then it was lunch at Betty’s Burgers. Heading away…
Tag: Melbourne
Wordless Wednesday – 3
WETLANDS, AUSTRALIA
Fresh Blooms flourishing in my garden
One more month of this chilly Melbourne winter. These white and purple blooms are beginning to flourish in my garden, benefiting greatly from alternating sun and rain. I am linking this to Debbie’s Six Word Saturday and for Cee’s FOTD
Wordless Wednesday – 2
HALLAM, VICTORIA
Colourful Trams of Melbourne
Aside from trains, trams are an essential transport system in Melbourne CBD and nearby suburbs. The usual colour of Trams are these green ones. But recently, I have seen so many beautiful coloured ones. I am linking this to Debbie’s One Word Sunday – Transport
Cellpic Sunday in Melbourne CBD
Here is a picturesque Melbourne street where I captured moments with my iPhone camera. I am linking this to Cellpic Sunday.
Wordless Wednesday – 1
NORTHCOTE, VICTORIA
Garden Dahlia
I am glad to hear that Cee is slowly but surely coming back to blogging. For the time being, she is resuming just FOTD. Here are some white Dahlias to welcome you back.
Moonlit Sanctuary
A place where animals are protected in their natural habitat is called a sanctuary This week, Tina hosts the Lens-Artists Photo Challenge with the topic of HABITAT. Last April, I took my sister and niece to the Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park in Pearcedale, Victoria. The Moonlit Sanctuary is an award-winning wildlife park located 50 minutes southeast…
Later…
I am having a lovely time having a cuppa and I remembered this poem that I saw somewhere and thought I might share it with you. Don’t leave anything for later. Later, the coffee gets cold. Later, you lose interest. Later, the day turns into night. Later, people grow up. Later, people grow old. Later,…
Behind every Photograph
This week’s Lens-Artist Photo Challenge is hosted by Ritva who invites us to consider what is behind the subjects of our photography. Behind every photograph lies a story intertwined with its background. When I travel, I enjoy photographing buildings, especially churches. Here, I face a choice of capturing the entire scene or focusing solely on the sculpture in front of…
Tuesday Streetart – 45
PORT CAMPBELL, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA Happened to see this on the side of a shop in Port Campbell.
‘Aliens’ have landed in Fed Square
This is Saturday Sky on the way to the Melbourne CBD. I am linking this to Hammad’s Weekend Sky And for Debbie’s Six Word Saturday While on a tram to meet up with Pat to have lunch. I am linking this to Johnbo’s Cellpic Sunday And this was lunch at a Biang Biang Noodle Place….
Tuesday Streetart by ‘Be Free’ – 44
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA Not sure what the actual location is, but I know i’ve seen these little girls pop up in some of the walls in Melbourne CBD. It is by an Australian artist based in Melbourne. – ‘Be Free’. I have just added this image which I found on my phone while I was scrolling….
A catch-up with my friend Carmen
Last week, Carmen, Edna, and I met at Carmen’s to catch up. Her garden, thriving under the warm, glorious weather, captivated me, despite it being winter. Photos taken with my iPhone. I am linking this to Debbie’s Six Word Saturday, for Johnbo’s Cellpic Sunday and for Cee’s weekend FOTD.
A Brand new Day in Square
As the gloomy days fade, sunny skies bring cheer and light to renew our spirits. I am linking this to Becky‘s SquareRenew
Fluffy Dog by the Window – 4
It is fun to see through my car window a dog enjoying the sun and wind on the adjacent car. I am linking this to Ludwig’s Monday Window
Monochrome Windows of Montsalvat
I don’t regularly join Leanne’s Monochrome Madness Challenge and it is my first time joining Dawn from the Day After blog, with the theme of Windows. I just happened to see Sarah’s post from Travel with Me … so here I am. Here are some window images from Montsalvat in Victoria. Montsalvat is an artist…
Tuesday Streetart 40 – Under Construction
The last time I visited Melbourne CBD, the roadside was undergoing construction, presumably for renewal, reconstruction, or extension. Surprisingly, instead of typical signage, it boasted charming street art featuring Australian animals. Adorable, isn’t it? I am linking this to Becky’s SquareRenew
The flower is burgeoning
Not my usual choice of word that I would use for flowers growing rapidly, but now I’m using it for Becky’s SquaresRenew challenge. I don’t even know if I used it correctly, but here goes… Also linking it for Cee’s FOTD Weekend challenge and for Cellpic Sunday Here is a pink Dahlia that I found…
Autumn Leaves
It’s Day 3 of Becky’s SquaresRenew and here is a symbol of change. The autumn leaves on the ground symbolize the beauty of transformation and renewal, as nature undergoes its seasonal cycle of change.
Philippines Moving Forward
It’s Day 2 of Becky’s SquaresRenew and I am featuring something that is close to my heart. As a Filipino migrant residing in Australia, every time I see something “Filipino” like these trams in Melbourne and in Sydney….I feel so excited. I’ve often wondered why discussions about Southeast Asia frequently overlook the Philippines, mentioning countries…
Tuesday Streetart Festival in Mordi -38
Wall to Wall Festival in the Mordi Village, is curated by Juddy Roller, bringing vibrant street art to life from April 26 to 28. It is the first time back since 2019. Ten walls transformed into stunning murals during this weekend-long celebration. It is my first time visiting while the festival is still ongoing so…
“Lest we forget“
Borrowed from a line in a well-known poem written in the 19th century, the phrase ‘lest we forget’ means ‘it should not be forgotten’. We say or write ‘lest we forget’ in commemorations to remember always the service and sacrifice of people who have served in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. ANZAC stands for Australian…
Succulents
This is a photo taken on the 14th of April while my sister and niece were still here in Melbourne having a holiday. These are succulents at the Cloudehill Garden & Nursery. For Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge – FOTD
At Cloudehill
CLOUDEHILL GARDEN & NURSERY, OLINDA, Every Autumn, my husband and I find ourselves drawn back to this place, and this year is no exception. This time, we arrived a bit earlier than usual, to accompany my sister and niece visiting from the Philippines. Although the autumn colours hadn’t fully emerged yet, I’m hopeful that they…
White Dahlias
Took my sister and niece to one of my favorite spots for urban sketching, eager to share my go-to location with them. Here are some white Dahlia at the Old Cheese Factory in Berwick. For Cee’s FOTD
Geelong by the Waterfront
This morning I took my sister, Pilar, and my niece, Pam, to Geelong. (They are both here for a month long holiday from the Philippines). Geelong is the second largest Victorian city behind Melbourne and is the gateway to the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean Road. Here we found these amazing sculptures which I…
Tuesday Streetart – 34
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA I forgot where this streetart is actually located and I also don’t know who the artist is. I just know that it is from the streets of Melbourne. This street art got me thinking… it seems to reflect on how people are trapped by things like money, addiction, and social media. The image…
Saturday Blue Skies in High Street
There are many High Streets in Melbourne, but the one I am talking about is the street that runs through the city’s inner north suburbs of Northcote, Thornbury and Preston. Surprising news this week, as Time Out magazine ranked High Street as the coolest street in the world. In my opinion it is not, but when…