Melbourne is the 'third most' livable city in the world according to
The Economist's World's Most Livable Cities 2009 and I am very proud. I think it came "number one" when I was living there a long time ago and I remember thinking "wow!" and "yay". I lived there for about 3 years as a student and I used to think it was a great place to study, but i was only a teenager back then with lots of assignments, a bit of homesickness, and very little money i could spend freely which I earned from my part time job at a japanese restaurant so maybe there was a lot i missed out. I loved the gardens and trams and people so much of course though. Everytime I go back there after coming back to live in Tokyo I realise the wonderfulness of Melbourne more and more, and how friendly and amazing people Aussies are! I seem to think more that way when I travel to other cities/countries actually. So hurrah Melbourne!
Here are some great places to visit in Melbourne:
Journal Canteen (seen in the photo #03)
253 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
vue de monde for beautifully presented delicate French meal, very expensive but you won't regret it. (seen in the photo #04)
430 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
Prahran Market for foodies! (seen in the photo #05)
163 Commercial Road, South Yarra
Happy River Cafe for a sunny afternoon drinks. (seen in the photo #07)
45 Moreland St Footscray
The Commercial Bakery for great coffee and focaccia. (seen in the photo #08)
Rear 360 Lt Collins St, Melbourne
And also Melbourne is the home of lovely people
ii-ne-kore and
mizu designs (both lived in japan for many years and are real japan experts!) And
this is a great guide to wonderful Melbourne.
