All In The Neighbourhood

Smudge and Ginger were the first couple of residents in the neighbourhood I met one Sunday morning when I decided to take a slow stroll. They were extremely friendly and enjoyed a good belly rub. So neighbours were nice and friendly - good.

I continued upon my stroll and the next interesting thing was this "green car" which basically looked like a mobile advertisement. It was cute even though it could only seat 2 people. Probably a breeze to park too!

Something above high up in the trees caught my eye. It was a typical Australian parakeet. Except in this case, someone had a good sense of humour... and a very tall ladder. Or crane perhaps.
The architecture in the neighbourhood is interesting. Many quaint, little cottages, Victorian terrace houses, one can almost imagine that you are transported to a different country, definitely not something you would expect to see right in the heart of the city.
The shops are equally interesting, each having its own flavour. As the neighbourhood is fast establishing itself as a design hub, there are

numerous design galleries including the refurbished old church which has been turned into a Design Centre. Retro furniture, antiques, Oriental knick knacks, can also be found in the warren of shops.

The once a month market at the nearby park, was a hive of activity. There were lots of goodies which caught my eye, from Indian silk tunics with flouncy sleeves, to a hyacinth vase with a beautiful glaze. Other offerings include old leather cases, LPs, retro china tea sets, vintage clothing - all one needs is time to explore.