Melbourne Day 1

Bye Sydney!

Break on through to the other side.

Straight to CHINCHIN!

I’ve always had great times at CHINCHIN so was more than happy to be back.

Next level. So sticky, sweet, reminded me of an Indonesian Beef Rendang, only so much more complex and delicious!

Fox!

So jealous of Melbourne’s teal milk crates!

We had a quick catch up with one of Jess’ besties Dennis at Koko Black.

Breakers.

Then straight to rooftop bar at Cookie for some drinks.

Amaze.

Shepard was here.

Back at our laneway hotel on Little Collins St. First up; hair.

Then make-up!

I’m shooting with the 35mm this trip. It fits a lot in in comparison to the 55mm, but I’m just not digging the lens, it’s just got no character, or depth (needs lower f-stop!).

Tentacles!

Hey Horsies!

We tried to get into the JPG exhibit at the NGV, the line was massive so we gave it a miss.

Cool 3-piece band which drew a decent sized crowd. Jasia I think they were called. Electric violin, the drummer was hitting cymbals on the ground which was interesting to watch.

Then onto Ferdydurke!

Last time I was here it was just being set up, it’s all done now and they’ve done an awesome job.

Two Birds.

Matt-San and Sandra are in town too! They’d just come from the JPG exhibit at the NGV to join us for drinks with Gil (not pictured).

Matt’s a whiskey man. He took us to this amazing bar.

So much of that nasty brown liquid that makes me wanna puke.

Matt, Sandra and staff were awesome with trying to get me into Whiskeys, but to be honest. I just can’t appreciate. I almost died once on brown hard liquor. Since then I’ve only been a fan of the clear stuff (vodka, gin, etc).

Soaking up that alcohol in Chinatown with a bit of grease lightning.

Writing this Sunday morning, still alive despite getting pretty sloshed last night (and having almost a full bottle of red to myself the night before!). Not sure how I’m still operating to be honest! But having a great time. Especially loved the intense conversations on the topic of music last night with Matt and Sandra (and Jess and Gil!).