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Amazing Coastline of Melbourne |
While casually surfing through Indiblogger, I chanced upon
the contest by http://www.visitmelbourne.com/in. which promised two winners a tour of Melbourne. Not an ardent contributor
to the contests on the site, I did not further look into it, but my curiosity
did make me Google about the city, and also check out the link on Indiblogger wondering
what memories could I bring back from Melbourne. What met my eyes was mind
boggling amazement full of lights, adventures, beach and many more such
attractions, which finally lured me into writing my second post for a contest.
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My adventurous life :) |
I have always been a great fan of adventures, be it swimming
in the ocean, climbing hills, cycling away into jungles, or going to places
where just nature surrounds us. I enjoy the thrill in it immensely, though it
sometimes scares my loved ones. But with my studies, restrictions from family
and other things called generally our lifestyle placing hurdles on my path; I
don’t often get to have fun the way I want to. Most of my adventures do take
place in my imagination, so no wonder seeing all those colorful balloons,
welcoming beaches, museums and other equally enthralling images on the site, my
imagination ran wild and said ‘…it's your time to visit Melbourne NOW!’ , landing me bang on a balloon floating over the green
meadows on the outskirts of Melbourne.
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New Way Of Entering The City |
What an amazing experience to fly into a
city like a bird! I landed in front of the sports museum, which held the split
second of those wonderful winning moments of sportspeople, stopping the time, which
brought glory to the player forever by allowing people to see and live the
moment if their victory once again. There were nearly 3500 objects related to
the greatest moments in Australian sporting history, I loved them all.
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An Animators Delight |
Exotic Restaurants |
Fed Square |
Running around the city had made me quite hungry by now. I
checked out and found restaurants, cafes, and bistros that reflected the
cultural diversity of the city. For the wine lovers, there were exotic bars too...
but that does not interest me. I just enjoyed a good meal at a Mexican
restaurant near the Federation square. Fed Square is a unique fusion of civic
and cultural activities, which are recognized internationally as one of the
world's great public spaces. There were amazing recipes of Indian food
available too, but why would I travel to Melbourne to eat what I have to eat once
I get back to India. I vowed not be seduced by the inviting Indian cuisines
which gave out enticing aromas.
I had heard a lot about the Melbourne cricket stadium, but
decided to skip it as I was not a great cricket fan. Now it was time for me to travel
on my new Scott bicycle along the Great Ocean Road and beyond for one of the world’s
most scenic coastal drives. I came across the 12 Apostles, iconic surf breaks
and waterfalls through my journey. I cycled all the way through to Victoria’s
largest alpine resort where I decided to spend the night.

Whale watching |
After enjoying the snow for the first time in my life to the
fullest, I travelled back through the gardens of Melbourne situated on the
Yarra river. I ventured into the Royal Botanic Gardens – an ornamental
labyrinth of lawns, weaving paths and venerable old trees, which took my breath
away. I had tough time believing that I was not in some kind of a wonderland.
Amazing beaches of Melbourne |
My next stop was at the beaches. I ventured deep into the
ocean and had fun without any fear as most of the beaches were being patrolled
by surf life savers. I could see lots of yachting and swimming going on the
sea. Some of the beaches had facilities for boat ramp and an excellent
foreshore reserve with picnic, barbecue and play facilities. What else would I
need? I spent two days on the beaches because I loved it a lot.
Koala, how cute! |
Couple feeding a Kangaroo in Wildlife Sanctuary on Yarra River |
I spent some more time in the wild life,watching the Penguins, Koalas, Kangaroos and many other wonderful sights of nature. This was the first time I was watching many of those animals for real, so far I had seen them only on computer or television.
I suddenly remembered that I had to take something back home
to my family, especially to my Mom and Sister. They had given me their lists of
things that I was required to buy if I was to be allowed back inside my home
again. Off I went to explore the department stores and shopping centers. While
I wandered through the city's myriad arcades and lane ways, who do you think I
ran into in a shop? None other than my favorite star Hugh Jackman! I was dumbstruck for a moment, but then went
ahead and asked for an autograph. He obliged but I could not find anything for
getting autographed. He made me turn back and autographed the T shirt I was
wearing, but he slipped and pricked my back with the nib. OUCH!
All of the sudden I found myself crouched before my laptop,
looking at the pictures of Melbourne. There was a mosquito trying to fly away,
so he was the one who gave me the prick on my back and not Hugh Jackman. But
who knows? May be I will be sent there through the contest and really get his
autograph. Now this is the experience I would love to bring back from
Melbourne… my dream to come true.
All the Images of Melbourne are from http://www.visitmelbourne.com/in
Nice post.. wish good luck
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteI love Hugh Jackman too.. wish I could dream of getting an autograph from him :(
ReplyDeleteThink of it before you sleep.. may be you will dream of that
Deletesuch good perspective to writing a blog .. good luck with that tour you are promised
ReplyDeleteHugh Jackman pricked you with a nib? That would be your first tattoo :)
ReplyDeleteA real roller coaster entry. All the best :)
That was a good roller coaster dream I had. I don't mind a tattoo or being pricked if Hugh Jackman is giving me an autograph :)
Deletewow!! Too pics and good blog.I love trekking and adventurous things.I think all should make there life adventurous and for this great ocean walk location is best.
ReplyDeletethank you.. i love walking on beaches
DeleteWow! The idea of great ocean walk is amazing. You come to know about the coastal life. I love this kind of adventurous life and will definitely plan to go to this amazing place.
ReplyDeleteCan you do me a favour? I am a huge fan of Hugh Jackman. Will you also get an autograph for me? All the best for the contest.
ReplyDeleteI will try for sure.. but you should do the same if you go to Melbourne ;)
DeleteNicely written!
ReplyDeletethanks
DeleteHahaha... Hugh Jackman - not bad! Very nice post, and quite informative too. All the best.
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