Float On

I think I will miss Melbourne.  It is a metropolis city that seems to have its wits about it. Well organized with a functional yet practical public transit and transportation system along with a plethora of trails and bikes lanes to cater to the recreational athlete or commuter.  Although I am not familiar with the preferred sports of choice here, I can tell there is a large passionate following of fans.  

The traffic is chalk & block as it is with any urban city; But, I still don’t understand round about turns at intersections, which is essentially, organized U-turns with dedicated holding spots and signals...then again as aforementioned its structured here.  The way finding system is geared towards tourism, which makes it so simple to get from point A to point B.  

There is a distinct vibe to the city rich with arts and culture.  People are friendly, they embrace socializing beyond the archetypal salutations and are happy to engage in open ended conversations be it sharing in the previous night’s tales or what’s happening in town. They are all too happy to share recommendations for exploration, shopping, drinking or dining all without an attitude. 

It is a neighbourhood centric city, but not defined by ethnicity.  Each little precinct has its own pulse and is distinctive from one another. Melbournians have an air of confidence about them, but they’re not brash.  They know their town in the shizz and don’t fret about being singled out by fellow Australians.   I like that.  

It’s a creative melting pot here; you can see it in gallery windows, hear it from music venues and witness it through its glorious architecture, which blends old and new with style, character and substance. 

There are ample watering holes to whet your palette and a number of night spots to get your groove on, any day of the week.  The music scene is abundant with talent and the festivals are aplenty too. I love the al fresco appeal that is a stronghold throughout this urban centre. Albeit food and drink is damn expensive, you quickly forget the price tag after experiencing the high quality cuisine.  

The weather can be a little sporadic, but it doesn’t seem to sway the mood or ambiance of the city or its people.  It’s easy to overlook the inconsistency when there so much to love about Melbourne.  I know why others fall in love with this place and why it ranks as one of the most liveable places in the world.

Hmmm.