How good is it when things go smoothly. We did meet
to go to the Moomba Parade. The three of us arrived
on different transport: train, bus and tram. We met
at the piazza of the National Gallery of Victoria where
people gather in between two ponds of water features
and in front of the big cascading water on the big glass
panel at the entrance. It's a beautiful area this one.
Melbourne's pride and joy where residents, visitors
and tourists flock. Today we did too! And the Parade
in the inside of the Queen, King and Domain gardens
did not disappoint! It was absolutely a treat to see
this happy crowd and even happier groups of Parade
participants. Whether they were young or old, born in
Melbourne or from elsewhere. It was as if the whole world
was represented with its multi coloured human kind.
The costumes were just so colourful, the music relentless
from one genre to another, according to the groups
that made up the parade. Only a few floats this year,
but then the number of Dance Studios students and dance
enthusiasts provided the magical atmosphere that the crowd
was waiting for. The people flanked the road as security
personnel ensured that all went smoothly. We loved being
there amongst so much diversity and friendly comraderie.
One big happy mass of people who came together and had fun.
That's Moomba for you in this Grand Old City with a young
and green heart. Our Melbourne: a most liveable City!
