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Melbourne at Dawn and Dusk
Текст на русском находится внизу страницы, после английского This time I won’t be spinning long yarns – I’ll just share some photos. On my way to and from work I’m often blown away by the colours and views of Melbourne,… Continue reading
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Chinatown
Текст на русском находится внизу страницы, после английского There’s this little patch of land in the middle of Melbourne called Chinatown. It’s not an official name—no street or suburb is actually called that—but you’ll see it marked that way… Continue reading
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A Guided Tour Through Melbourne’s Laneways
Текст на русском находится внизу страницы, после английского This photo album probably won’t surprise you. I’ve already shared plenty of shots of Melbourne’s laneways — including some taken at night or in the rain. This one’s along similar… Continue reading
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Napoleon in The Briars
Текст на русском находится внизу страницы, после английского “The time has come,” the Walrus said, “To talk of many things: Of shoes—and ships—and sealing-wax— Of cabbages—and kings— And why the sea is boiling hot— And whether pigs have wings.”… Continue reading
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Puffing Billy
Текст на русском находится внизу страницы, после английского Puffing Billy – that’s the name of the narrow-gauge railway up in the Dandenong Ranges, not far from Melbourne. These days, the Dandenongs are a favourite spot for tourists and retired hippies.… Continue reading
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Pirianda Garden
Текст на русском находится внизу страницы, после английского Yeah, it’s that same garden I wrote about in my last post. I got heaps of positive feedback on it. Clearly, people liked the story of the Ansell company and the photos.… Continue reading
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Rubber and Japanese Maples
Текст на русском находится внизу страницы, после английского Let’s start with rubber. The brand Ansell is well known across Australia. You’ll find a wide range of Ansell rubber products in just about any supermarket – kitchen gloves, condoms, you name… Continue reading
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Queen Victoria Market and The Library
Текст на русском находится внизу страницы, после английского The biggest market in Melbourne is called Queen Victoria Market (QVM). Not only is it the biggest market in Melbourne, it’s actually the biggest in all of Australia. And to be… Continue reading
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World Fair and the people of Melbourne
Текст на русском находится внизу страницы, после английского Part 1. The Royal Exhibition Building People love to travel. Nowadays, it’s relatively easy. Air travel allows ordinary people to enjoy sights, natural beauty, and even get into drunken brawls almost… Continue reading
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Old Melbourne Gaol
The Old Melbourne Gaol is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city centre. I’ve been there too — but that was ages ago, probably about 20 years back. Even though I work just a few hundred metres… Continue reading
