I should be paid for this. No, really, I should. I became something of an ad-hoc tour guide today for the girls, and I think I did a pretty decent job (Hayley paid for lunch and ice cream so....that was good enough compensation).
No shoddy weather to complain about today, the morning started out just right. The girls wanted to see what they missed yesterday and, since I am pretty awesome, had me show them the coolest spots. We pretty much took the same route as I did yesterday, starting with Degraves Street and center place, from there on to Hosier and Union Lanes for a look at the graffiti art. It wasn't bad for me though, as I saw some neat graffiti that I had not noticed yesterday, and I could finally get in some pictures as well.
From there we made the hike (not really that bad....15-20 walk) to the Victoria Market, located north of the city, not far from Carleton Gardens. Victoria Market is a massive marketplace broken down into sections, three as far as I could tell: the cheese and meats section, fresh fruits and veggies, and clothes, crafts, whatever else. Being a Saturday afternoon, it was pretty packed, particularly in the more compact meats/cheeses part, where movement was made a bit difficult. We explored all parts, the largest was the everything else bit, which looked liked it was situated in a gutted hangar. While that part seemed a bit more geared towards visitors, the marketplace still seemed like a favorite for the locals. The girls made a few purchases, and eventually we got a lunch of bratwurst from the meats/cheese section, which we ate outside in the sun.
Having felt satisfied with the Victoria Market, I led the girls to Brunswick Street, another fashion/shopping conscience street that branches off of Gertrude. It was very similar to Gertrude and Smith streets in that many of the buildings are of the same style: older, square, usually only one or two stories. We walked around there for a bit, but then the girls decided to head back in the direction of the hotel, but first we stopped for frozen yogurt purchased on Center Place.
After resting up from all of our walking, we set out one last time, this time to a restaurant recommended by the concierge, a place called the Blue Train. Located about a 10 minute walk down the promenade, the Blue Train is a pretty hip, laid-back place (as compared the more fancier looking places that populate the promenade, with a (mainly Italian menu). Prices weren't shocking, but then again, we have come to not be shocked anymore, having been numbed to the ridiculously pricey Aussie life. Anyway, the food was good, and the conversation never got sour, as the four of us enjoyed our last evening as a group together.
And now here we are. The girls have a 6 am flight (miserable) to Cairns in the northeast, while I catch a 9:15 to Brisbane (Brissy, as its known here). I will end off this post by saying I really enjoyed the company of the three fine ladies, and I am sad that we have to part ways. Justine and Bianca were total blasts, and of course nothing beats being together with my darling sister, Hayley (Joe, if you are reading this, no worries my man, you are still my designated travel-partner). Hats-off to you girls, see you on the next trip.
Photos: Your Correspondent in front of Center Place; some street art doesn't make a bar of sense...I love it; Hayley in Union Lane; the girls check out whats on offer in Victoria Market; Brunswick Street
No shoddy weather to complain about today, the morning started out just right. The girls wanted to see what they missed yesterday and, since I am pretty awesome, had me show them the coolest spots. We pretty much took the same route as I did yesterday, starting with Degraves Street and center place, from there on to Hosier and Union Lanes for a look at the graffiti art. It wasn't bad for me though, as I saw some neat graffiti that I had not noticed yesterday, and I could finally get in some pictures as well.
From there we made the hike (not really that bad....15-20 walk) to the Victoria Market, located north of the city, not far from Carleton Gardens. Victoria Market is a massive marketplace broken down into sections, three as far as I could tell: the cheese and meats section, fresh fruits and veggies, and clothes, crafts, whatever else. Being a Saturday afternoon, it was pretty packed, particularly in the more compact meats/cheeses part, where movement was made a bit difficult. We explored all parts, the largest was the everything else bit, which looked liked it was situated in a gutted hangar. While that part seemed a bit more geared towards visitors, the marketplace still seemed like a favorite for the locals. The girls made a few purchases, and eventually we got a lunch of bratwurst from the meats/cheese section, which we ate outside in the sun.
Having felt satisfied with the Victoria Market, I led the girls to Brunswick Street, another fashion/shopping conscience street that branches off of Gertrude. It was very similar to Gertrude and Smith streets in that many of the buildings are of the same style: older, square, usually only one or two stories. We walked around there for a bit, but then the girls decided to head back in the direction of the hotel, but first we stopped for frozen yogurt purchased on Center Place.
After resting up from all of our walking, we set out one last time, this time to a restaurant recommended by the concierge, a place called the Blue Train. Located about a 10 minute walk down the promenade, the Blue Train is a pretty hip, laid-back place (as compared the more fancier looking places that populate the promenade, with a (mainly Italian menu). Prices weren't shocking, but then again, we have come to not be shocked anymore, having been numbed to the ridiculously pricey Aussie life. Anyway, the food was good, and the conversation never got sour, as the four of us enjoyed our last evening as a group together.
And now here we are. The girls have a 6 am flight (miserable) to Cairns in the northeast, while I catch a 9:15 to Brisbane (Brissy, as its known here). I will end off this post by saying I really enjoyed the company of the three fine ladies, and I am sad that we have to part ways. Justine and Bianca were total blasts, and of course nothing beats being together with my darling sister, Hayley (Joe, if you are reading this, no worries my man, you are still my designated travel-partner). Hats-off to you girls, see you on the next trip.
Photos: Your Correspondent in front of Center Place; some street art doesn't make a bar of sense...I love it; Hayley in Union Lane; the girls check out whats on offer in Victoria Market; Brunswick Street
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