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Mon Amour- Melbourne
" Cosmopolitan, elegant and chic, Melbourne
is everything that you speak".
Recited little Aalia ever since she was mere 5 years old. And now after so many years, she is finally standing on the land of her dream- Melbourne.
She looked around her. It was
picturesque, scenic view. Just landed from her aircraft she felt as if she
stepped on clouds and it became Melbourne. Few days and she has to live her
dreams. She quickly opened the mail from her Melbourne guide- The official site for Melbourne, Australia
and checked her itinery again. Whole through the flight she spent her time
either reading the details from her planner again and again or dreaming about
the pictures and places she saw on brochure. From visiting wild life sanctuary
to planetarium to skiing and playing with koala bear, she has so many dreams.
She is travelling with bare minimum stuff and intends to buy lots of hot
couture from the majestic city. On her list is also the magnificent ballooning
and site seeing clubbed with thrilling rides of merry go round and roller coaster from Luna
park. She wanted to open and see whats inside the public purse on Bourke Street.
Aalia's wishlist for the trip, hanging on her wall...
She was woken up from her dreams and finds her mother by her
bed side stroking her head with love and concern. Invalid from a few years, bed
ridden little Aalia still so mesmerized with the beautiful coffee table book on
Melbourne city, lying near her bed side, in hope to visit her dream destination
soon. (Bourne= destination)
Aalia’s smile vanishes into a remorse, crestfallen expression on her
lovely, immaculate face. I was standing behind the doors, reminding myself to do everything to bring that pristine smile back on her woken up face as
it was when she was sleeping. I told myself- Its your time to visit Melbourne Now!!
Melbourne, is a metaphorical city
of Australia with a state of art architecture, great collection of arts and
culture, with captivating history, breathtaking views, finest arcades, hatted
restaurants and what not. I want to travel to Melbourne and bring an arm full of happy, beautiful and colorful memories. Experiences so vivid, experiences so unique, experiences enriched with a
touch, a glory and a blessing embracing all five senses- See, Touch, Hear, Smell and
Taste that the wonderful nature has bestowed on us.I shall live, experience Australia- Melbourne in all these senses and senses of the world. So much that Melbourne becomes a second skin to me, instilled in me, through all my 5 senses.
See
I want to capture the skyline of
city at morning and twilight in my camera, the beautiful lush green valleys and
parks, the beautiful Yarra river from Batman Avenue, the Arts Center, Docklands
at night lights, like a jewel in the crown of nature's head. I want to visit the Werribee open range zoo, Healesville Sanctuary, National Gallery of Victoria. I also want to capture the old world charm of
city abundantly found at City’s Southern cross station, post office, libraries, townhall and so forth. There are beauties that cannot be written, but only seen by eyes
I want to touch the feeling of being at 360 degree Oceanarium which houses giant and small and variety of creatures from the sea at Melbourne Aquarium. Oh Aalia, I
want to bring the soft touch of Koala bears for you, as I caress the soft skin
on their head. The sight of jumping, skipping kangaroo who
keep their babies in their lap pocket, touches the heart. I want to carry that touch in my heart and bring for her to warm her up in cold, silent nights. I want to soak in the spa, give my body that long awaited pamper, that healing touch which restores the balance within and glow that shine outside the skin. 
Hear
The divinity of God in the bells of St Paul’ Cathedral. Hear the crackling sound of ice and skates shafting, speedily and at dizzying heights at skiing
valley. The tintinnabulations of water springing in iconic river of Yarra and songs of joy from that musician from Princess theater, spring street. Hear the harmony that life may bring with peace and tranquility. Absorb all the chattering noises to reflect only the melodies. That is such a sound that I want to capture in my souls and bring to her. The sound of silence, the sound of serenity, the sound of pulsating throbs will melt in thee.
Smell
I want to carry the aromas of
freshly extracted coffee beans, the green on the leaves of plants and trees. The
fragrance of dew drops on Melbourne Cricket Stadium grass where several cricketing legends where made
and stood through tested times. I want to take that magnificent, gravity defying balloon ride and up in the air, smell the fresh zephyr, seal them in a little jar and ornate your window.
Taste
I want to pluck the reddest of
strawberries from Mornington peninsula
for her. The fresh, juicy grapes that she always cherished. I want to bask in the glories of nature’s love, embrace them and bring the delight of local cuisine in my own kitchen to bake some unforgettable meals for you. The taste of fresh brewed wine, white sauvignon and the red flushed one that resembles your happy cheeks.
I want to bring all those experience(s) which above all makes us feel that world is a beautiful creation of God and Melbourne one of most lavishly, leisurely painted portrait. It's natural beauty, man made structures and natural abundance is like manna from heaven, that perfect picture which we should keep intact, spotless and as pristine.
I want to live entire Melbourne, breath and bring that as a beautiful experience for her. I want little Aalia to experience all those 5 magical senses from Melbourne that I wish to bring along with me.
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This post is written for Indiblogger Contest Topic no 63
Video Courtesy: Numerounity (Self)
Picture courtesy: Alia' wishlist (Numerounity), Others (Google)
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Super. My personal favorite in Melbourne: Restaurants.
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DeleteI would love to win this contest and fly to Melbourne. never been abroad :)
Nice.. seems there is something for every sense of ours, isnt it?
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DeleteLike I am saying to everyone..I really need one as I really wish to be there :)
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DeleteI loved yours too...lovely monochrome sketches!
Really interesting take. The 5 senses approach was very creative.
ReplyDeleteSee - hear - touch - smell - taste... and then you don't just mention these abstractions but go on to link them with a tangible visit and presence in a language that I really loved. The sort of post I'd have wanted to write had I got the idea on time... all the bets for the contest! :)
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DeleteMelbourne is as of now an intangible city which I want to touch, see, hear, watch and feel.
Also, You write or I, its same...its all in a family :)
Nice work Ekta..pointing out ur choices fr taste, see, hear, touch was a good idea..and the video also felt good...all the best
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DeleteI was looking forward to some comments on it, unfortunately no one pointed :(
I really hope Aalia gets to see Melbourne :) All the best! :D
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DeleteRead my previous comment again :)
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