May 2026 – Slowly and Loudly

No Tour: Naarm Day 2 and change

May 31, 2026 Leave a comment

Soundtrack: “Changes”, David Bowie After a night of excellent sleep (sassy tracking bracelet’s words, not mine, though I felt I slept pretty well) I headed down to my regular little laneway breakfast cafe. A place where I’ve gone most trips in the past few years, where I can sit in a slightly untidy corner next to various boxes of ingredients, […]

australia, melbourne, no tour, oceania, perth chocolate, coffee, food, friends, haigh's, japanese food, judy blume, music, rock salt and vinegar, shopping, walking

No Tour: Naarm Day 1

May 27, 2026 Leave a comment

Soundtrack: “Under the Clocks”, Weddings Parties Anything / “Reward” Teardrop Explodes Not really a tour, just a couple of days in Naarm/Melbourne to wander, shop, and celebrate old pals turning older. The day started in Perth, way too early, as I was on the 6am flight. As per usual I slept badly, but these days I have a monitoring bracelet/smart […]

australia, melbourne, no tour, oceania, perth coffee, food, hsp, judy blume, noodles, shopping, teardrop explodes, throwing shade, walking