Springtime

A couple of weeks ago the city was dressed up in this gorgeous lilac haze of the many Jacaranda blossoming trees; just magical. Everywhere in the city the lilac glow stood out against the coloured houses and historic buildings in natural stone.
Now we walk on a thick carpet of the fallen flowers to our favourite neighbourhood pub, the Fitzroy just around the corner. The Fitzroy has almost a European feel to it, with a mix of locals, travellers from Kings Cross and theatre visitors.
A Malaysian family presides over the kitchen and turns out huge bowls of delicious Laksa. We've been taking our visitors here and they enjoyed the place as much as we do.
Downstairs there is a little theatre with great shows. I saw a beautiful intense solo play here, 'seven kilometres north-east' by Kym Vercoe.

Sitting at the terrace listening to the live music enjoying a cold beer we're ready for the summer to start!