My walk to work: Richmond to the City
My walk to work: Richmond to the City
I love my walks to/from work, it gives me time to think about the day ahead or reflect on the day as I walk home. The bonus is that on top of this I have also done more than my half hour of exercise!
Summary
I love my walks to/from work, it gives me time to think about the day ahead or reflect on the day as I walk home. The bonus is that on top of this I have also done more than my half hour of exercise!
Description
This walk begins on Church Street in Richmond. A good place to start is Citizens Park on the corner of Highett Street and Church Street in Richmond.
To start the walk, begin at the corner of Cameron Street and Church Street in Richmond. The walk to the city is in a westerly direction.
The first part of the walk takes you through an old part of Richmond which is rapidly changing. In the mornings it is quite common to see hot air balloons in the sky. In this part of the walk I regularly see a local ginger cat who likes to lie in the sun on the footpath.
The second part of the walk begins after crossing Hoddle Street and turning into George Street East Melbourne. George Street is one of my favorite streets lined with big old trees and Victorian Terrace houses. I walk past the George Street café and enjoy the smells of breakfast cooking on the way past. This part of my walk is my second favorite part.
My favorite part is the third part which takes me through Fitzroy and Treasury Gardens. Many other people walk through the gardens and it is lovely to see other people around. I walk past Cooks Cottage and the Conservatory and enjoy the chance to be outside in the breeze. From here I cross Lansdowne Street and complete the final part of my walk through Treasury Gardens.
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Points of Interest
1. Citizens Park
The sun rising across Citizens park on Church Street.
2. Hot air balloons
A view of the hot air balloons on Cameron Street.
3. Shoes in the air
Shoes strung up on the power lines
4. Sun on trees
The sun on the trees helps me up the only (little) hill in my walk.
5. Morning sun
The morning sun on the trees in the alley
6. Another view of hot air balloons
Another view of the hot air balloons on the way.
7. Little red car
My favorite little red car that is always parked in the same teeny tiny spot every morning.
8. A discarded loo
A discarded loo, just when I needed facilities, how convenient!!
9. East Melbourne Library
Walking past this building in the morning always makes me want to stop and spend the day there instead of going to work.
10. George Street
The shade of George Street - the best street in Melbourne if you ask me.
11. Overhanging roses
Overhanging roses - hmm smells lovely ...
12. The morning light on the trees
The morning light on the trees... I'm just realising that this might be a very strong theme......
13. Fitzroy gardens
Entering Fitzroy gardens, my favorite part of the walk
14. Flower beds
Flower beds on the way
15. Walking in Fitzroy Gardens
There are always others out and about walking through the park to work
16. Amenities - great old brick building
My amenities on the way - great old brick building
17. Light on the trees
Here comes the light on the trees comment again!
18. My shadow
My shadow----
19. On the way to work
Other people in the park on the way to work
20. Arrived in the city
I have arrived in the city the statue marks the spot
21. Into the crowds
Into the crowds, another day at work!
Features
Public Transport
Picnic spot
Seating available
Public toilets
Historical interest
Art and culture
Park / Garden
