#BikeShare #StKilda Locations

#Melbourne Bike Share is becoming more and more popular with #tourists and residents, with bike stations popping up all over the city. In St Kilda there are now three locations where you can pick up or drop off a bike. One location is right in front of #LunaPark.  See the map below for the other locations.

 

Wearing a bike helmets is law in #Australia and even though some of these blue #bikes come with courtesy helmets that are passed on by previous users, so if you get a bike that comes with a helmet, then you just leave this helmet with the bike for the next user to use.  Alternatively, you can buy your own blue helmet from selected 7-11 and various retail stores across Melbourne for only $5! For tourists, these are fantastic souvenirs as well!

 

These are such a great way to see the city as well as being a cheap mode of transport.  For more information, check out their website http://www.melbournebikeshare.com.au/

#DiscoYoga @ #StKildaFestival

The Disco Yoga this morning in #CataniGardens was a hit. There was a great turn out and instructor, Nickie Hanley, did a wonderful job.


Photo: Disco Yoga in Catani Gardens for St Kilda Festival 2015

 

Photo: Stretching it out.

Photo: Omms to finish the session.

 

Photo: Disco Yoga Instructor, Nickie Hanley.

More #PrideMarch Photos

Just wanted to share some more #event photos from the Pride March last weekend in #StKilda.  It was a great day with a very positive and friendly atmosphere. We have so many different types of events in St Kilda and it's so nice to see that they're all welcomed and loved by everyone.  Congratulations to the LGBTIQ community and to Port Phillip Council on a successful day.

Photo: The colour and fun of Gay Pride March along Fitzroy Street, St Kilda.

Photo: Lots of people crowd Fitzroy Street, St Kilda for Pride March 2015.

Photo: It was Pride March's 20th Anniversary this year.

Photo: The celebrations continues after the March in Catani Gardens.

Photo: Crowd in Catani Gardens for Pride March celebrations.

Rainy Days and Mondays

From such a beautiful red #sunset last night to a grey and rainy #Monday today.  That's #Melbourne for you! Karen Carpenter sang about "Rainy Days and Mondays" always getting her down, but don't let the weather get YOU down. Have a good week, everybody!

 

Photo: Grey and cloudy sky for Monday 24 November 2014

 

St Kilda 4G Coverage (Vodafone)

#MobilePhone service and coverage in #StKilda has always been pretty good, except during major #Events like the #StKildaFestival when voice and data access is always VERY limited. This is probably due to the number of people in the area at the one time. But it's great to know that the major phone companies like #Vodafone are doing their best to keep us connected. Let's hope their 4G network and service is as good as their advertising!

Tram Stop Advertising

Vodafone 4G Coverage for St Kilda

Braille at Tram Stops

It's great that there are braille signs at some tram stops to help the visually impaired. This tram stop is for Route 112 (ie: Tram No. 12) which runs along Park Street, West St Kilda.  The end of the line is at the intersection of Park St and Fitzroy St.  This tram will also get you to the city and take you all the way to Victoria Gardens in Richmond.  For those that don't know where that is, it is where IKEA is!

 

It's a positive step for Yarra Trams because they are aiming to make tram journeys more accessible to more people. If you think that more tram stops need this kind of signage, you should contact Public Transport Victoria and give them your feedback. It can only improve the service for everyone.

Bad Parking

This was seen in West St Kilda today. Imagine returning to your car to find that someone parked their 4Wheel Drive and Trailer like this in front of you. It's sad that people don't respect other people's property.  You cannot tell me that you would not notice hitting the car behind when you're parking.  I feel sorry for the owner of the damaged car. Such bad parking.

Welcome to St Kilda Life

There are many facets to life in St Kilda.  Living in this neighbourhood means to live amongst an agglomeration of people, food, sights and sounds. There’s a lot more going on than what is advertised on a tourist website. Perhaps people want to know all about the public events and activities that occur, and perhaps they want to know about some of the other things that make up this wonderful suburb that aren’t listed on any website. Each is a wonderful story. This blog aims to share these with you from the perspective of a local who has called St Kilda home for more than twenty years.

Away from the tourist spotlight

There are many things going on away from the tourist spotlight that would also be interesting to share with people, whether they are fellow residents or people from other suburbs or countries. It’s always good to know where you can take your dog for a walk without a leash, which places have free Wi-Fi, where public toilets are, and which bar makes a superb Espresso Martini! But it is important to share some of the things about this neighbourhood that are perhaps, not always viewed as being glamorous and exciting, but for some people, they may be worthwhile knowing about. These day to day things also make up life in St Kilda and you probably will only hear about them from someone who lives there and would experience it firsthand.

Let’s share!

This St Kilda Life blog is about sharing. There is a story in every little pocket of St Kilda: from Acland Street near St Kilda Beach, to Fitzroy Street in the west, to Carlisle Street in the east, there is a story waiting to be told and shared.  Each one is an important part of the St Kilda mosaic. Whether it is the bright lights and sparkle of Luna Park, or what old films are playing at the historical Astor Theatre, there are funny stories, serious stories, and some downright weird stories. But all of these are what make St Kilda an amazing and wonderful place to visit. They are also what make it an incredible place to live because it is never boring.  By sharing these stories with you, it is hoped that you will find them entertaining, interesting and possibly even useful when you next find yourself visiting, or living a St Kilda life.