28.10.12

Markets and owls

The last day of melbourne: a brisk walk in the freezing melbourne spring (12degrees!) and we caught a tram down to the Rose st artist markets. Very, very cute, indie and interesting markets! I restrained myself by getting a teeny tiny owl ( my bag was already stuffed to full!) ( Lauren didn't though!). Then , being freezing, and still coughing with a progressing bronchitis we found a cafe on Brunswick st for a sit down- which naturally required a cappacino, and Belgium waffles with caramelised banana and marscapone! Then disaster struck when we went for a short walk and discovered friends of couture had cardigans on the sales rack! I just had to buy a very cute wool cardi in green, with beading- which makes no sense as here in Queensland we are fast heading into summer! But I figure I'll wear it in the freezer section when grocery shopping!

An afternoon spent with my brother was fun, and then before we knew it we were back at the airport! The flight was fine, though bumpy ( the lady behind me was having kittens at the turbulence, while Lauren thought it was better than the theme park rides!). I don't like flying- nothing about it appeals - I hate taking off, I hate cruising, the food (and the prices!)... And I especially hate landing! Rather miraculous that we fly anywhere really- but Australia is too big so I just have to suck it up, or spend 3 days driving to get anywhere- and yes I hate car trips almost as much as flying!
But I digress ... We land safely (Much to the woman's behind me delight), and we are home safe, followed by copious amounts of tea, and the sharing of hugs and gifts!
Sharing with Sunday sketches! It's lovely to travel, but its also so nice to come home! ;-)

Thanks to everyone for coming along - your comments were one of the highlights!

If you missed parts of trip the links are here!

Day 1 Marvelous Melbourne Mother Daughter Holiday 2012
Day 2 Arcades and alleys
Day 3 Things overheard
Day 4 The Zoo and pairs!
Day 5 Greek Speaking dogs, illness & Movies
Day 6 Trams and starbucks
Day 7 Markets, owls and home!

23 comments:

  1. Oh, that owl is so sweet. Thanks for sharing your sketches.

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  2. great sketches - love the blue owl

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  3. I just LOVE your blue owl. Perfectly adorable! :) Now, your food, has made me hungry! lol

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    1. yes me too! would really love a waffle right now - lol! :-)

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  4. awesome sketches...I am currently back in art school and your blog is truly inspiring :)

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  5. What lovely little pieces, really like the sweater!

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    1. We call sweaters, 'cardigans'... isn't that funny! And it is truly fabulous - even better to get on sale! :-)

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  6. I really love the rainy day sketch! You captured the wet so well!

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  7. I came right back to see you! I have joined as a follower so I won't miss a thing, I love your owl, he' or she is a beauty!!!!The photos are amazing, I love the rainy day painting as well, so soft and dreamy.The cardigan sounds wonderful not the flight though, hope all the coughing and cold is a thing of the past!

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    1. Hi Laurie! Your lovely comment is a little ray of sunshine in my morning... as I cough away - I sound DREADFUL ( and feel it too), but motherhood doesn't have a pause button does it? :-$ I am wearing my fab green cardi whilst dreaming of Brunetti's pastries...
      Have a great day! xo Linda

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  8. Oh that is so true... it's wonderful to travel, but its also so nice to be home! Your owl is so sweet! Simple and beautiful. So happy you joined us 'in the studio' this week. I loved seeing your work and hope you join us again! :)

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  9. Love your owl and other sketches ~ wonderful post ~ (A Creative Harbor) ^_^

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  10. I hate flying too. But seeing the beautiful sights makes it all worth it, I suppose! Thanks for sharing your lovely drawings and so glad that you had a great time, Linda. It was so nice of you to take us along ... in a way. :)

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  11. my daughter loves the owl! i love the cardi! and the last looks like what i see out our window!

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  12. I like your owl and your drawings. Very unique. Thanks so much for sharing your lovely work and photos.

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  13. Love Melbourne. 12 degrees is tropical weather. We've gone to 3 degrees, not funny. Your green jumper looks fantastic and loving the owl. so glad you had a good time.

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  14. Lovely sketches!The owl is totally adorable!

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  15. I love your blue owl and enjoyed zooming down your blog and seeing your fun trip.

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  16. Aww, I love your little blue owl, it so seriously cute! Thank you for sharing your trip, I very rarely travel, and I love hearing about it through others.

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  17. Cute little sketches. I just thought that it would probably look lovely if the little owl could wear the nice green jacket ;-)

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