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Published: June 17th 2017
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01 Tudor Village
The model village based on Tudor architecture. Geo: -37.8143, 144.963
Today I spent the day in the city starting with a visit to the office of Birth, Marriage and Deaths to get a copy of my birth certificate for my South African Life Partner Visa. Surprisingly I didn't have to wait too long. From there (bottom end of Collins St) I caught a tram to Elizabeth St and walked along until I came to Little Lonsdale St. I was looking for a coffee shop to visit Kellie, who manages it. A soy latte was calling me and a piece of cake. We had a nice chat. I was then off and on a mission to find somewhere to get my eyebrows threaded. I frequently had it done in London, where it was common. I thought it might be not as popular here, and I was right. Even though Melbourne is quite multi-cultural, there were no beauticians that were doing it. It was suggested to go to the south-eastern suburbs. Instead I went to Myer where a beautician nicely waxed and shaped my eyebrows for me.
It was a lovely day, mild and sunny and I wasn't in a rush to go back home. Shopping was not an option as
02 Tudor Village
The miniature Tudor village. I am on a serious budget and don't have space in my bag. I walked along the little laneways towards Flinders St Station. The laneways were bustling with cafes. There were so many lunch choices. In the end sushi was the winner. I bought some and waited for the free City Circle Tram to take me to the Fitzroy Gardens.
I have never been to the Fitzroy Gardens, like many other Melbourne sights. My theory was that there was no rush to enjoy and experience my own 'backyard'. But now after having done lots of travelling it makes me realise how important it is to appreciate and get to know your own city.
The first thing I saw was Captain Cooks Cottage. It is thought that James Cook lived in this cottage during his childhood in Yorkshire. It was shipped to Melbourne in 1934. I had been there when I was about 10 and don't remember much about it. It was a cute little cottage. I wasn't really interested in paying to see it from the inside. I had heard about a Fairy Tree and was quite interested in seeing it. I walked around and choose a park bench in
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A close up of a house in the village. the sun to enjoy my sushi. I was then in search of the tree and other features of these gardens. There were signs directing to parts of the gardens. The gardens aren't very big and I was quite close to the Fairy Tree. Before I came to the tree I came across the miniature Tudor Village. It was so cute. The village was a gift for Victorians from the town of Lambeth in England in return for us sending them food during food shortages after World War II. I enjoyed looking at it. It reminded me of some buildings that I have been to in England. The Fairy Tree was not what I imagined at all. I thought the tree would be very secluded and alive. It was a dead tree trunk, about 3 metres tall with the bottom half decorated with fairies and Australian animals. It is a gift from author Ola Cohn to the children of Melbourne. I continued walking around the gardens and saw a few fountains and then came back to where I entered the gardens. I then walked to Parliament Station and caught the train back to Cranbourne.
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