Absent posts

I haven’t written a post in a long time. I really have no excuse other than trying to keep up with uni work, doing assessments and in my spare time drinking  socialising.

I did however find a lovely cafe to catch up on readings. I was having a wander up Degraves street looking for  quiet spot with outdoor seating so I could enjoy the quickly sporadic Melbourne sun. Degraves street however is super busy and bustling its a fantastic atmosphere and I love spending time exploring the wonderful cafes and bars but I took a turn up Manchester lane and came across Kuaizi bar. it’s a quiet little bar/restaurant/coffee place I took a seat outside and orders a flat white. As my very first flat white ever It was good! (skinny capp no chocolate is my usual) At $4 for a large it’s cheaper than the cafe in the university and has fantastic atmosphere. I would like to come back for some food and a cocktail they look pretty exciting and reasonably priced.

 

Grampians trip

So another trip with RMIT Recreation. We went to the Grampians and saw the beautiful sights! The Grampians are named after the Scottish Grampians because when discovered its said that they looked similar! I have to say that Scotland dose have some wonderful scenery but it is not similar at all! The trees the lakes the waterfalls here are fantastic but totally different to Scottish scenery. I do however have to take more day trips outside of Glasgow and see the sights home has too offer.

The mountain ranges had some lakes nestled in. Something i’ve never knew could happen.

We saw one of the waterfalls that where abasloutly tranquil! but it was half a kilometre of stairs all the way back up to the mini bus a good workout but I was totally unready for it.

Our last stop was a 2k easy hike/walk to the top of one of the mountains but unfortunately at the top it was way too foggy to see the view so no photo 😦 but I liked the red sand path (so Australian!) and rocky dry lake on the way up!

 AAnd finally on our last stop we saw some wild kangaroos that ate the grass right out of your hand. it was my favroite part of the trip I never thought I’d get the chance to pet a kangaroo never mind feed a wild one! It was super lucky!!

The Grampians was a really good trip but I would like to go again when its sunny day for a whole weekend because there is so much to see and do. If you love to hike and walk then it is the trip for you. There is also so many Insta opportunities!

If you want to go on any trips with RMIT click here! you don’t have to be a student with us but you will have to pay a little more. #Explormit

Melbourne bike tour

  
Another fun day out with RMIT recreation. We met up at the new bike lockers and got a pick of some funky urban bikes! 

The tour took us to Melbourne museum, the boticincal gardens, up the Yarra river, and to a lovley coffee place.  

Here’s a route map! We also got lunch provided as well as the coffe and for $10 that’s a pretty good deal! The sights where lovley and I got to see Melbourne in a whole new way. There’s another tour with a whole new route on the 26th of April that I’m going to do again because I had so much fun. If you want to join me you can book it here.
 

The soup place

On Tuesday a friend from class took me to a nice little spot to get some lunch. The soup place.

14 Centre Place
Melbourne VIC 3000, only a short walk from Flinders street station up a charming little lane (like a lot of the good spots in Melbourne). It was one of the smallest sit in eateries I’ve ever seen but I loved the simplicity of The soup place selling a large variety of soups to take away and sit in, they also sold amazing looking salads, juices and sandwiches. Its really cheap with huge servings and free bread. You can also choose to “pay it forward” and they use that to feed the homeless with their soup!

I had the pumpkin soup what was really good and super hearty! perfect for a cold Autumn day. I would recommend this place to everyone especially students and travelers who don’t have much cash but want to experience the community and rich culture of Melbourne.