January 22 - Heide and Meatpies by the River

Last night we had a few friends over for a backyard dance party. It was a lot of fun. Steve's dance moves were particularly epic. We all had a great time, as evidenced by Ruby's and Steve's adorable smiles.








The next day, Casper was in daycare so we, along with a few friends, drove out to the Heide Museum of Modern Art to see the Louise Bourgeois exhibit. I was extremely tired, but it was quite lovely. I don't know why I've never thought of going to the art gallery hungover before. It's so quiet and calm, and I would just stare at Bourgeois' pieces and zone out for 5 - 10 minutes, slowly contemplating whatever the art brought to mind. They even have benches, so you can just sit and stare into space and you look totally normal, fit right in.

We walked around the grounds of the art gallery. Part of it is an old house that had belonged to the family that founded the gallery, but which now housed artworks itself. It was cool being in an old dining room, with table and chairs and all, but with art on the walls. The study was also pretty cool, full of old books. A great idea for a gallery space, it felt really intimate.

After the gallery, we drove down to a riverside bakery in Warrandyte for some fresh squeezed orange juice and delicious meat pies. We walked down to the river to eat, alongside the hugest ducks I have ever seen!



They were about twice the size of Canadian ducks. The adults, anyway.

Meat pies were delicious.



Then we went back to the bakery and reloaded on desserts. I missed the photo op of the half dozen or so delicious cakes and squares, as I was too busy eating them all up. Here are some leftovers.



We drove home, and I was too exhausted to do much else. Ruby and Steve and I ordered to most delicious pizzas i have ever had in my life. This place must be world renowned. It's called Al Albero, and anyone coming to Melbourne ever should try it. Apparently the guy is like the soup nazi from Seinfeld, but with pizza. Does everything in the shop himself, and yells if you slow him down or ask too many questions. Anyway, super delicious pizza.



Then we cozied up and watched Life of Pi on the projector. It was a shame I didn't see it in 3D, as you can really tell the movie was made to be seen in 3D format. Altogether a good movie though, and a lovely day.

Tomorrow we are going on a 100 yr old rollercoaster! Sounds so safe, right?

Talk to you soon.




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