‘It just doesn’t feel like Christmas!‘
we used to cry…
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| An Aussie Christmas and the beach beckons! |
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| 2013 Street Party It did get more exciting than pretzels and coconut water I promise, but I was chatting so much I forgot to get the camera out! |
Christmas Carols In The Gardens is another must-do local event. Everyone brings their picnics and enjoys a good sing-a-long and as the sunsets we light candles and wave them around…Luckily nothing ever seems to catch on fire and we go home singing…
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| Everyone turns out for carols in the Gardens! |
The Christmas tree lights twinkle away but if it doesn’t get dark to 10pm then you hardly notice…In fact there is a whole sorry tale to tell about ‘Our bare and wilted Christmas Tree’ (Post December 22nd) which is still looking a tad sad, after Australian quarantine impounded half our Chrissy decorations as a threat to National security…
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| The pool beckons on Christmas Day… |
Well call me old fashioned, but I would probably rather cook turkey for the entire city of Melbourne than get into my swimsuit on Christmas Day. That puts a whole new meaning to the
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| St Kilda foreshore |
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| Luna Park – St Kilda |
It was lovely down at the beach and quieter than it may otherwise have been on account of nearly 92,000 people, a world record number heading to the ‘G to watch Australia V England for the traditional Boxing Day Test.
Cricket is booming here and everyone keen to see Australia win on home soil following the disastrous European test series. This sudden turn around of events could have Australia winning all the Test matches Down Under this summer. You’ve got to admit Australian’s love their sport and Melbourne makes a great sporting capital!
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| The Boxing Day Test is part of an iconic Melbourne Christmas! |
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| A world record cricket crowd at the MCG to see Australia v’s England |
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| The gingerbread house is not the only thing to collapse in the heat! |
And then before we know it Christmas is over, the Test Cricket is into the final day but we have plenty to look forward to, the beach beckons and the reason were not going anywhere Melbourne is gearing up for the Australian Open Tennis. Never a dull moment here!
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Wishing all the Blue Monday bloggers a very Happy New Year!
