A very HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of you out there! I wish everyone well and the best that the year has to offer.
The past few months have zoomed by quickly and served as a much-needed decompression as I settle back into the States. It's been wonderfully welcoming and as 2013 wrapped up, we found ourselves reflecting on the past year and all that has happened. There was a lot of traveling going on, which had me skipping along 3 continents with a huge grin on my face and a heart full of gratitude. A special thank you to those who have been a part of the journey, you guys know who you are!
In the next few posts, I'll share some moments and take you through a visual journey of my trips. First off is the capital of Victoria, otherwise known as Melbourne, Australia. With its many alleyways and laneways, Melbourne has cultivated itself to be a city rich of culture, art, and food. It's incredibly easy to fall in love with this city and that's exactly what I do each time.
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| Getting my brekkie on - best way to start the day, Manchester Press |
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| Postage stamp souvenirs at a local market |
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| Foodie paradise is checking out the markets to see what's in stock |
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| Walk down the laneways and you'll find surprises like cauldrons of soup |
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| The pop-up Urban Coffee Farm at the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival |
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| The place for good, authentic Vietnamese food is in Richmond |
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| Enjoying the outdoors at the People's Market in Collingwood |
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| Raw carrot cake from the Vegie Bar makes for a happy camper |
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| Another raw treat (pictured right) is the strawberry basil cake (Vegie Bar) |
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| Grab a seat for your feast - Lentil as Anything (left) and Vegie Bar (right) |
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| No trip is complete without dinner at Chin Chin |
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| More goodness from Chin Chin |
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| Maps and banana street art (because who doesn't) |
