When I knew that I was travelling to Melbourne at Easter, I immediately contacted Heather Blakey from Soul Food Cafe – we have been in contact for some 8 or 9 years – so the opportunity to catch up was too good to be true. So here are some highlights of the Soul Food Tour of Melbourne.
Our first stop was Lilies on Brougham - Tearooms, nursery and gift shop – in Eltham.
Next stop: Victorian Artists Suppliers - located in a Heritage listed mud brick building.
Next Stop: Heide - the Museum of Modern Art and the former home of John & Sunday Reed. (after whom Nicole Kidman’s daughter Sunday Rose is named)
Next Stop: Lygon Street, Carlton - as a true crime and Underbelly fan – Lygon Street was a must see for me and Heather obliged.
Next Stop: Memorial Wall and Street Art
The Memorial Wall was a sight that had to be seen to be believed – it should have a post all of its own – a selection of quotes on life and death from various sources including musicians and poets. an affirmation of life!
And directly across the road – the walls were decorated with street art.
And what tour of Melbourne would be complete without a vist to Carnforth – the home of Soul Food Cafe
My thanks go to Heather for facilitating this wonderful glimpse of Melbourne – that I otherwise might have missed.
