Ah, my latest post for Free People went up today – 24 Hours in Melbourne. Here are some of the photos I took exploring shopping centre Chapel Street and the business district…

Plus an excerpt of my piece…

The main shopping street is the iconic Chapel Street where we had an amazing sunlit breakfast at Speakeasy before taking a wander. Several blocks long, I loved seeing how the street changed – aesthetically pleasing run-down shop fronts side by side with glass-fronted cafes streamed with light, to lots of great shopping boutiques, antique shops, and second hand stores.

Lots more travel photos to come, which I’m editing wondering when the jetlag is going to hit me. I have to admit I’m so proud that we managed such a big trip, with so many stops, with Gus, he travelled so well – the 12 hour haul from Singapore he slept a full eight hours, which was total bliss. Although that 12 hours did seem to last an awful long time.

You never really sleep on a long-haul flight, do you? The best you ever get is an awareness that time is passing but your mind is at peace instead of racing with frustration. Still, I feel surprisingly chipper despite our 5am touchdown this morning at Heathrow. Famous last words, huh? Will crack on with some photo editing before I drop… Tomorrow’s post music & art festival MOFO in Tasmania!

ps. All these pics taken with the Stylus 1 – I got some great tips from a Twitter pal and am really working out how to use it!