Easter in Melbourne (cont.)

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The one thing I had my heart set to do, during my visit down south, was to spend a bit of time warming a seat in a proper cigar bar so we ended up at the big casino that lurks on the bank of the Yarra river.
Walked down beside the river, turned right walking through a glass door, and we were swamped in a crowded shopping precinct. This must have been the ‘family friendly’ face of the casino, and it was jammed with bodies.
We found the bar and were instantly transported to a quiet place where soft conversations mingled with the blue cigar smoke wafting around the low ceiling.
I noticed that a decent breeze was keeping my smoke alight so there must have been an efficient aircon whisking the smoke away.
She had an elderberry and champagne cocktail, He had ten year old Taliska Scotch.
Attached is a video of bits snapped while I was down there.




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  1. EndeeseaApril 21, 2007 at 12:48 PM

    Nice one, Dave. I found Melbourne to be a very attractive city, as cities go. In fact, I'll be there in a weeks time as part of a sales convention for my employer. Melbourne, Shepperton, Sydney, Newcastle & home in a week. I might even record something similar. Thanks for the idea.

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  2. grantaliasApril 21, 2007 at 10:39 PM

    Very nice. I loved all the reflected movement. I always look for that kind of stuff when I have the camera with the intention of editing it but I never. Plus you have a much better eye than me. Great work!

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  3. WaterbabyApril 22, 2007 at 10:16 AM

    That's a cool building with the domed roof about halfway through the video; what is that? Elderberry & champagne sounds yummy.

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  4. CribApril 22, 2007 at 12:56 PM

    I enjoyed the vid too. Nicely pieced together.

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  5. ionicfluxApril 24, 2007 at 10:15 AM

    [this is good] nice video :)

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  6. DaveTApril 25, 2007 at 4:47 AM

    Thanks for the kind words folks :-)
    I think that the domed building is the trainstation.


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  7. WaterbabyApril 26, 2007 at 2:00 AM

    Not exactly like the train stations I've seen in other countries, that's for sure! lol

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  8. cybetteApril 26, 2007 at 3:46 AM

    [this is good] enjoyed your posts on Melbourne. i want to visit there now! great job on the video too!

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