Please excuse my lack of photo-tation… the ducklings found themselves on a trip to Melbourne just over two weeks ago. Have only just gotten round to uploading these pics, in the midst of the various other shoots that I’ve been doing.

Melbourne is a city of sophistication mixed in with the rough, and I had an amazing time sampling good food and shopping throughout my explorations of the city.

So without further ado, hop onto the back of my vespa and sit back as I take you on a small sample of what Melbourne has to offer :)

First stop: Rose Street Artist Market, Fitzroy. Home of amazing independent art and design.

We’ll lose ourselves in one of Melbourne’s many laneways, filled with an array of bars, restaurants, boutiques and galleries.

We’ll spend the rest of the night at The Suzuki Night Markets, Queen Victoria Markets. These markets feature a vast array of food stalls, bars, shopping and free entertainment. Every Wednesday night during summer (until 24 February 2010).

The next morning we’ll head to Degraves Street, a popular site for a quick coffee and feed.

The Quarter (Degraves Street) – hands down one of the best places in Melbourne for coffee (and a delicious breakfast!)

Lunch is served at HuTong Dumpling Bar. Their xiao long baos are to die for!!!

Finally, we’ll put our feet up and listen to the piano man on Bourke Street, as we savor in more of the sights, sounds and tastes of Melbourne.