Cathedral Arcade

Cathedral Arcade is a heritage shopping arcade in Melbourne, Victoria.

It forms a short, narrow laneway, connecting Swanston Street to Flinders Lane in the central business district of Melbourne. It is a T-shaped arcade, however one of the laneways terminates inside of the building.

The arcade is notable as it retains all of its original features. The arcade is fully covered by stained glass and leadlights, which forms a highly detailed arch leading to a central dome. The floors are decorated with ceramic tiles, and the shopfronts feature richly detailed wood panels.

The art deco arcade, which dates back to 1925 is part of the Nicholas Building designed by Harry Norris. The building itself, including the arcade is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register.

The red mushroom

Another day, showers day in Melbourne. And it is normal when someone walk across the park but this lady and the umbrella.... she look like the red mushroom under the tree : ) 

Causeway Lane

Causeway Lane (also known as The Causeway) is a street in Melbourne, Victoria. It is a short, quiet and narrow openlaneway, running between Bourke Street Mall and Little Collins Street between Elizabeth Street and Swanston Street in the central business district of Melbourne.

Located in the heart of the shopping precinct, the Causeway is currently flanked by some small boutique shops, indoor and outdoor cafes and sushi bars.

The lane is notable for the heritage listed former Union Bank a tall curved palazzo styled building constructed in the 1920s which has a mezzanine entrance at the corner of the lane. The building is now occupied by Laurent, an upmarket French patisserie.

Common bird & the native tree

Winter in Melbourne, leaves change color and fall off the trees but some trees like the pink flowers gum ( Rosea ) has so many blossoms of flowers to attract the birds.

I got this shot from my work place's front yard. Two kinds of bird was there. One is The Red Wattlebird and another is Lorikeets. But the Lorikee's photos are blur so this is the bird who choose to be seen : )

The Red Wattlebird is the second largest honeyeater in Australia ( the Tasmanian Yellow Wattlebird is the largest ) and it is the common bird to see in Melbourne backyard.

Under Construction

Now, Some of attraction spots have been under construction including

Chinese Museum in China Town.

Breakfast at Carlton

Carlton is one of Melbourne suburb well know for its " Little Italy " precinct on Lygon Street. If you come to Melbourne and love Italian food. This is the place !

See the link if you have a plan for Italian food on Lygon street

Two places at one time

This is the reflection of Royal Exhibition Building in visage of Melbourne Museum.