Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Black air and seven seas all rotten through
Thank goodness Jess and BJ are coming into the city tonight, only day three alone and I'm already taking pictures of myself jumping on the bed in my hotel. It's too rainy to go adventuring by foot right now so I'm trying to get work done in between interviews and a photo shoot. Maybe it's time for a swim in ye ol' pool? I just called home with skype for the first time, that is pretty wild. Welcome to 2009 Faythe (that's me talking to myself). Yupppppp.
16 degrees = 60 degrees
Today it was gray and windy as all hell, but balmy and hot. I took advantage of nothing to do and walked around Melbourne for hours.
Those of you who have been here already know that it's not just a regular street by street exploring system to be had in the city, there are all these alley's and side streets that have tiny shops and restaurants to find. As I was walking with no particular direction I stumbled into this alley drawn in by the graffiti (rampant everywhere). At first I thought there was some sort of unseen wind chime I couldn't see, but then I realized there were these bell type things (see below) that were installed down the entire length of the strip (picture a whole city block) that were somehow generating this gong/chime type sound. It was so meditative and beautiful, I walked through the alley slowly and really tried to figure out if there was a pattern with the sound or not.... it seemed to be random and it was an amazing sound installation.
{Milk Bar = corner store}
There was no sign of any clues, just Australian mystery.
Even in the extreme drought there is the lushness that exists.
You are on your way, right?
Those of you who have been here already know that it's not just a regular street by street exploring system to be had in the city, there are all these alley's and side streets that have tiny shops and restaurants to find. As I was walking with no particular direction I stumbled into this alley drawn in by the graffiti (rampant everywhere). At first I thought there was some sort of unseen wind chime I couldn't see, but then I realized there were these bell type things (see below) that were installed down the entire length of the strip (picture a whole city block) that were somehow generating this gong/chime type sound. It was so meditative and beautiful, I walked through the alley slowly and really tried to figure out if there was a pattern with the sound or not.... it seemed to be random and it was an amazing sound installation.
{Milk Bar = corner store}
There was no sign of any clues, just Australian mystery.
Even in the extreme drought there is the lushness that exists.
You are on your way, right?
Monday, March 2, 2009
to the left to the left
The car driver sits on the right side here. The way Jess remembers which lane to turn into is by singing "to the left to the left". Like everything she does, it was very charming.
Pizza on the beach
So I'm here after 20+ hours of travel. I left Milwaukee Saturday at 2pm and arrived Monday at 10am. Spent the day with Jess and BJ who took me all over the city. It was amazing. I'm zonked. A few more photos here. More soon.
Pizza on the beach
So I'm here after 20+ hours of travel. I left Milwaukee Saturday at 2pm and arrived Monday at 10am. Spent the day with Jess and BJ who took me all over the city. It was amazing. I'm zonked. A few more photos here. More soon.
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