We spent the most delightful day in Melbourne yesterday. In light of the fact that my PC took a turn for the worst and died two weeks ago I have decided to be more dedicated in recording our trips on my blog, as those are the only photo's I have left. The moral of this sad story is back up! back up! and back up your photographs! Enough said and onto the wonderful day we had.
Each year for the past 57 years our
Meyer store has decorated their store windows for Christmas. This tradition inspired us to join the T family for a trip into town today to see the new windows.
This year I also decided to make more use of the community and grow a 'science of relations' as Charlotte Mason puts it. Our morning started early with a trip trip into Melbourne central with a short walk to Meyer. This years theme is on the book:
Russell's Christmas Magic by Rob Scotton.
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| Meyer Christmas Window |
After exploring and enjoying the widows we took the lift upstairs in hopes of going for a ride on the Meyer Christmas train. Unfortunately two of the children had grown to tall for this experience and after a deep sense of disappointment we went looking for the miniature railway display.
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| Meyer miniature railway |
After a look at all the miniature things the children asked to see 'Santa'. What a lovely experience we had with Rudolf sleeping in front of the fire.
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| A chat with Santa at Meyer Store |
By now we were all thirsty and took a walk up to Melbourne Square and listened to some carols being played by the
Salvation Army on the way.
Just before the square we discovered the
Gingerbread Village by Epicure, to raise funds for the Children's Hospital. (You can view the Gingerbread Village at the City Gallery 90 Swanston Street, Melbourne.)
Next stop was
Melbourne City Square for a picnic morning tea, a talk to the elves, a nativity story and a maize to find the reindeer.
It was a marvelous morning and it was so delightful seeing Miss L, Master G and Sir delighting in the things of childhood and creating some memories along the way.
From here we made our way to
Melbourne Museum for a picnic lunch and explore but more of that tomorrow.
What have you done to enjoy your precious family this festive season ?
Blessings
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It looks lovely Chareen! One thing I miss about living in the city is the beautiful decorations & the Myers windows up in Brisbane ~ they were always lovely! Thanks for sharing your pictures ~ I got to experience it all through your lovely sharing!
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Renata:)
Thank you Renata. The first time I saw the Meyer windows was a few years ago in Christchurch. It was such a delight seeing the children's faces :)
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Blessings