Cloudy day in Melbourne, Australia

Yarra Promenade stretches for about 2 blocks along the Yarra River. It is a popular place for locals and tourists. The Crown Entertainment Complex– which houses a casino, cinema, some retails outlets and a number of upmarket restaurants – is located here.

These photos were taken last week, while the sun was taking a day off. I hope to show some photos of this place when it’s sunny and lovely soon :).

The Melbourne CBD – where the buildings are –  is a short walk  from here.

 

Sculptures on the promenade. On a sunny day, the promenade is usually bustling with activity…

A bird perched itself on a lamppost.

Row, row, row your boat… training continues no matter what the weather is.

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Toy Run (3rd and final part)

I promise that this is the last post on Toy Run!

Continuing from:
Toy Run (Part 1) and Toy Run (Part 2)

 Toy Run is an event when motorcyclists get together to donate toys to underprivileged children. In Melbourne, the annual Toy Run was held last Sunday (13 December 09).

 
A doggy came to support the event

 
This guy entertained us (don’t try these stunts at home)

 
I don’t know anything about bikes, but this old bike has been restored and is really interesting – it’s got pedals!

 
Lastly, a festive photo of Santa and his gang on a bike.

And that is all the photos on Toy Run. Hope you enjoyed them.

Have a lovely weekend.

Blue skies in St Kilda

St Kilda is on the Melbourne tourist map, as an interesting bay side suburb. One of the most popular places in the suburb is Acland Street.  I was there a few days ago, and here are some pictures.

 

 
Interesting sculptures on top of hair/beauty salons. These two shops are on opposite sides of the street – funny how different the colour of the sky is…

 
Acland Street is famous for its cake shops. Great places to go for coffee and cakes, relax and watch the world go  by.

Colourful graffiti… these photos were taken in a laneway just off Acland Street.

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Toy Run (Part 2)

Continuing from:
 Toy Run (Part 1)

Toy Run is an event when motorcyclists get together to donate toys to underprivileged children. In Melbourne, the annual Toy Run was held last Sunday (13 December 09).

All the participants rode to Williamstown (a suburb outside Melbourne).  It was a cloudy day. When the sun is out, Williamstown is usually busy with locals and tourists.

 

Not much activity at the marina

This bird has found a quiet spot to nest

The Melbourne CBD can be seen in the background.

Salvation Army volunteers collecting donations

Since it’s the festive season, here’s a Christmas tree on a bike.

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More on Toy Run: Toy Run (3rd and final part)

Hatching the hatch

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My World: Toy Run (Part 1)

No landscape photos from me this week, but I would like to share with you some photos from Toy Run.

Toy Run is an event when motorcyclists get together to donate toys to underprivileged children. In Melbourne, the annual Toy Run was held last Sunday (13 December 09).

It was a huge event, with lots of participants arriving on motorbikes decorated with Christmas trimmings and toys. I went along with my husband and his friends. While the boys were checking out other riders’ machines, I was busy taking photos.

This sweet little guy has a friend sitting behind him, and they are securely fastened to the bike.

3 wheeler motorcycle with toys attached, plus Christmas decorations, complete with flags. Santa and friend on bike are reproduced in the circles below the bike.

Cute teddy bears on motorbikes

Our decoration pales in comparison…

We had a few baubles…

Both our helmets had Santa hats on top…

And a stocking was stuck to my backpack…

I will upload more Toy Run photos later. Please visit My World to see what’s happening in other places.

Toy Run (Part 2)

By the beach

Blue sky above the yellow shades

 

Not much activity at the pier, except for occasional movement by a few hopeful anglers, and…

Zooming into the previous photo – I’m not sure what this guy is doing. Maybe he got a little tired while fishing and decided to sunbathe

Beach volleyball player in action… or do you think he was looking at me taking his photo?

 

Another car pile (yes, another. The last one was here)

A photographer at work

When the sun sets

Thanks for visiting. Have a nice week ahead.

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