🇦🇺 More Melbourne Charms: Beyond the Coffee and Lattes

Got more to share from last year’s Melbourne trip. First up, Flinders Street Station. Seriously, that place is like stepping into a Victorian postcard. It's so grand! And get this – it's the busiest train station in the whole southern hemisphere! Imagine all the stories it could tell. I just loved watching the hustle and bustle, imagining all the journeys starting and ending there. Then, I dragged myself out of bed early (yes, me!) and headed to Queen Victoria Market. Best.decision.ever. The people-watching? Off the charts! It’s just so vibrant and real. Plus, the smells! Food heaven. Okay, now for something a bit heavier: the Old Melbourne Gaol. "Gaol" is just an old-timey word for jail, by the way. This place is intense. It's a real jail, and you can feel the weight of history there. It really hit me how many people suffered injustice during the gold rush. Definitely made me think. But then, to lighten the mood, I wandered into the State Library. Wow. Just wow. Melbourne really lives up to its rep as a city of literature. The architecture is stunning, the books are endless, and it's just a great place to hang out. You can tell it's a real social hub. And of course, no trip to Melbourne is complete without checking out the street art. Hosier Lane and ACDC Lane? Forget boring walls! These alleys are exploding with color and creativity. Some of the most vibrant street art I've ever seen, hands down. It's like the city is screaming its personality. #melbourne #australia