As we come to the final chapter of the Melbourne Catwalk series, let’s begin with a bit of reading comprehension from the love story that comes second to all others….Drumroll!!!!
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All right, here we go….
After the events of the Twilight Saga, the Cullens decided to unwind with a tea party. The tea was made, the tables were set, now all that was left was to decide on the snack to go with the tea. So, which snack do ye wee folks think they had?
-10 if you say Evening Snacks.
-50 if you act all geeky and say “blood of our ancestors”(ew.)
+100 if you say Cake Dusk.
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Disclaimer: The blogger of this blog is not responsible for hazards brought about by choking on ones biscuits.
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So, in the last two blogs, we took in Melbourne while soaking in the sun and stocking up on all the Vitamin D, so, now, it’s time to cool down into a glamorous golden hour and fuse into the glittering lights of twilight, all on a stroll through the city.
Let’s get walkin’.
First up, we have a beautiful view of a very Gothic bank, in a perfect golden hour. I love how the maple branches add a very latticed look to the scene, which gives a vibe of a picture frozen in time, amidst a modern backdrop.
I love how some of the architecture in Melbourne is so randomly vintage. It contrasts beautifully with the otherwise hyper-modern setting of the Central Business District and gives a sense of time-travel. I was so surprised to know that the golden building was actually a bank and it immediately reminded me of Gringotts from Harry Potter.
All I need is a random golden hour upon a Gothic building in order for me to start pretending that I live in the Wizarding World.
But as the saying goes, delulu is the solulu.
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Here we have another vintage diva, namely, the Block Arcade. Constructed in 1892, the Block Arcade is Melbourne’s oldest arcade, or shopping centre. Melbourne has many such arcades, with laneways leading to tea rooms, shops, patisseries and sit-outs. The Block Arcade was one of the most famous shopping centres in the late Victorian era and even today, it is one of the most famous places in Melbourne. The Tea Rooms at the Block Arcade are one of the oldest in Melbourne and have been around since 1892.
Back in the late 1800s, the Block Arcade was Melbourne’s ‘It’ place, and whenever people went shopping there, they referred to the activity as ‘Doing the block’. The Arcade finds a mention in many books, the most prominent one being, The Mystery of a Hansom Cab by Fergus Hume.
Melbourne has historically been referred to as a fashionable place and the Block Arcade has been its crowning glory. I absolutely love how a shopping place stands the test of time, and it thrills my own shopaholic heart to know that history has been etched by simply, shopping ’til you drop.
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Up next, we have the Melbourne Town Hall, another vintage knockout, standing serenely as the sun gets lower in the sky. The town hall is the Mayor’s seat and has a number of government offices. It also hosts plays and exhibitions and I also discovered that one can have a grand wedding at the hall, which can house up to 400 guests.
Everywhere I go, I discover a wedding destination that adds to the never ending list of potential wedding destinations in my rom-com centric head and Melbourne casually added five new destinations to my list.
So, if you ever come across a slightly air-sick bride jet-hopping in the future, and running late for her own wedding, be rest assured that it is a little diva named ‘Yours Truly’, discovering more wedding destinations en route the wedding.
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This is one of my favourite shots of the St Paul’s Cathedral, with a perfect blend of light and shadow on its golden walls. I love how the picture shows the approach of twilight with the lengthening shadows and the last golden rays of the sun, with people heading home or gearing up for the evening.
I was so lucky to get such perfect lighting for every picture, and Melbourne looks like a postcard from all angles. I love the serene sense of solitude that this picture exudes, along with the slight thrill of finally finishing the day and taking in the adrenaline that the evening brings. The city is a beautiful fusion of harmonious contrasts.
Moving on from vintage architecture, here we have a line of neon lighted trees on the Southbank promenade. I love how this picture shows the lights coming on and taking over as the sun bids farewell. The Southbank promenade is one of the most happening places with quite a lively nightlife. The Crown Casino sponsors most of the evening activities on the promenade, and these neon trees are one of them. When one walks through the neon foliage, it feels like entering a very robotic world and I think it’s rather fun.
This is one of my favourite shots upon the Yarra river. Here we have the Seafarers’ Bridge which connects the north and south banks of the Yarra river. I love the rippled reflection of the bridge on the river and it makes it look like a sort of a painting.
The area around the Seafarers’ Bridge has a number of maritime attractions. There’s a whole ship called the Polly Woodside, which has a small cafe and diner attached to it.
Here’s the ship in all its glory, with the Seafarers’ Bridge peeping from the background.
Polly Woodside sounds like a name for a talking parrot, and I found that so adorable. I mean, on one hand, we’ve got ships named, ‘Titanic’ and ‘Black Pearl'(fictional, I know), and then there’s this baby named ‘Polly Woodside’, sitting like a princess upon the Yarra river.
Never underestimate the folks with cute names. They are the deadliest.
Eg. Toothless.
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Here we have a very electric side of Melbourne, with a slight bit of candyland fun, owing to the Ferris Wheel.
Whenever I see a Ferris Wheel, my heart simply skips a beat because I find them so thrilling. When I was little, there used to be a small Ferris Wheel near my house and I used to love going on it, even though it was manually moved and quite close to the ground. I didn’t sit on this Ferris Wheel, but the sight of it took me back to my childhood self squealing in delight on the Wheel, while everyone wondered what I was so excited about.
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The Yarra promenade has some really sweet installations and this Rainbow Portal( probably) is one of them. I was really lucky to get a nearly empty shot of the portal, and there was a really child-like thrill to go through the portal multiple times.
I probably went through it, like seven times and I would have done more, but then my mum called me back to the hotel so, yeah….
If there’s a picture that sums up Melbourne, it is this one. Here, we have the Flinders Street Station, lit up in fiery hues and boldly sporting the Mercure: Rising sculpture, with a tram, stopping at the right spot for a perfect click.
The word Rising, on the station, exudes a sense of power that is further amplified by the red and orange tones of the light. The station is the city’s icon and I was so lucky to get two of the city’s lifelines in the same picture, i.e the station and the tram.
Evenings are an interesting time, with serene solitude, bustling energy, glittering lights and the last caresses of the sun, telling us to live with our hearts. Evenings are a time where the mind rests and the soul runs free through the drumming heart so, as I come to the end of an evening in Melbourne, all Imma say is, seize the evenings, rule the night.
And that is a wrap,
Until Next Time,
Good Night.
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