Perspective

Sometimes, you need to take your mind off things. I went for a walk at lunchtime the other day and took a trip up to the Skydeck at the Eureka tower.



The tallest residential tower in the southern hemisphere, it's got some amazing views of Melbourne from the 88th floor.

South East over the Royal Botanical Gardens and the Shrine of Remembrance:


North West over Docklands and the Telstra Dome:


South over Albert Park and St Kilda:


East over the Royal Botanical Gardens, Olympic Park and the MCG:


In fact, despite the cold temperatures early in the morning, it's really pleasant in the city at the moment. I'm not sure how to describe it, I guess it's just like an English spring really with some beautiful crisp bright days, and the odd grey, rainy, soggy day. Well, I say 'like', as in, we have the same kinds of days, but in slightly different proportions.

Flinders street looking East:


The Yarra towards the MCG, with the Boat Houses on the southbank:


It's a very pleasant place to be :)