Melbourne has been named the world’s most liveable city for the fourth year in a row. See the Economist. As a local, I enjoy a day out as a tourist in my own city. I love walking through the pedestrian lane ways, admiring the Victorian architecture and street cafes, the famous graffiti lane and the river promenades, observing the small changes that take place in cultural life. Melbourne looks different in winter, the low light alters the colour of familiar landmarks.
St Paul’s Cathedral, below, displays a warm welcome to refugees, with an orange sign on its ancient facade. If only the current Australian government shared these sentiments.
Thanks Ailsa for suggesting the orange theme on Where’s My Backpack.
ALMOST ITALIAN 
Great photo and sentiment.
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Goodonyer mate 🙂
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No worries!
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I think Sydney always irks when Melbourne wins that award! But I would have to agree – I think living in Melbourne would be easier than being in Sydney! xx
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Ah, the old Melbourne/Sydney rivalry is alive and well. The crazy thing is that the categories for the award are quite odd. And the other day when touring my own city, I noticed a whole lot of rubbish underneath the railway on the way to the Southgate precinct. another letter to write to Robert Doyle.
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I do love walking around Melbourne too, such a beautiful and cultured city.
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I like both cities but I don’t do well in the cold so I tend to prefer Sydney but Melbourne really has a lot to offer too and I’m typing this from Melbourne airport after I’ve had a great weekend there!
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I hope you got to eat some fabulous things.
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I’m reading a book set in Melbourne right now. It’s making me think I need to visit this city.
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It’s photos like these that make me long for Melbourne…time for a visit soon I think
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You must miss it!
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