01 June 2007 @ 4:41pm. I’ve been told it is the first day of winter and it is quite chilly. The sun was out, however, so it wasn’t too bad. I really like the neighborhood that I am currently living in. It’s quite diverse, though I would say it is predominantly Jewish. There are lovely delis, bakeries, markets, and all sorts of shops within walking distance of where I live. I’ve been going for daily walks to explore the surrounding areas. Occasionally it drizzles, but so far I’ve had pretty good timing with Melbourne’s “4 seasons in a day” weather.
Though it’s the start of winter, there are still some flowers hanging on and despite the small size of most gardens, there is quite the variety:
Over a large wall of the local cemetery, I saw this statue:
Here is a picture of one of the Jewish schools nearby:
Instead of calling them “thrift stores,” I have noticed that Aussies call them “opportunity shops.” I like the latter name very much.
