Oracle of Delphi
KC Hill
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Craig HillSummer of Glen - Melbourne in summary
January 3rd 2007 05:51
On average I try to get down to Melbourne once a year. This time around it was less about shopping (lack of money) and more about just chilling out and enjoying the city. All in all it was a good little holiday, culminating in a great New Years Eve do.
Once again I couldn't espace from Melbourne people wanting to compare their city with Sydney, with so many saying Melbourne is better. I don't know what it is, whether it's Melbourne pride or insecurity, but they all feel the need to do it. My opinion is the cities are both good. I think Sydney is a great place, but I wouldn't head down to Melbourne if I didn't think it was great either.
In terms of record shops and bars, Melbourne does win hands down though. So many good side street locations you wouldn't expect to find a good venue or music shop. Public transport was great too - I got around for $13 for a whole week. Respect.
In terms of reggae, for which I was down there, I think Sydney is a little bit ahead of Melbourne right now. Something to do with it being a Summer sound I think.
Beer prices? Well Sydney wins there. For a pot (which is a middie) I was paying like $3.50, when a schoohner is only about 10 -30 cents more.
I do love how quiet Melbourne is too. I know it is a quiet time for the city anyway, but it just isn't as hectic pedestrian or vehicle wise.
Heading back in February to tour with the Signals if anyone is interested.
Once again I couldn't espace from Melbourne people wanting to compare their city with Sydney, with so many saying Melbourne is better. I don't know what it is, whether it's Melbourne pride or insecurity, but they all feel the need to do it. My opinion is the cities are both good. I think Sydney is a great place, but I wouldn't head down to Melbourne if I didn't think it was great either.
In terms of record shops and bars, Melbourne does win hands down though. So many good side street locations you wouldn't expect to find a good venue or music shop. Public transport was great too - I got around for $13 for a whole week. Respect.
In terms of reggae, for which I was down there, I think Sydney is a little bit ahead of Melbourne right now. Something to do with it being a Summer sound I think.
Beer prices? Well Sydney wins there. For a pot (which is a middie) I was paying like $3.50, when a schoohner is only about 10 -30 cents more.
I do love how quiet Melbourne is too. I know it is a quiet time for the city anyway, but it just isn't as hectic pedestrian or vehicle wise.
Heading back in February to tour with the Signals if anyone is interested.
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