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Sunny Sunday morning and a brand new adventure

We have had a few good days of sunshine in Melbourne.  Don't be fooled, those of you reading this in the northern hemisphere!  That does not mean it is warm.  Winter in Melbourne is a very chilly affair, with icy early morning windscreens, layers of clothing for me (I knew to bring lots this time) and bundling up in the ever-present scarf.  But as long as the sun is shining - who cares!  
I spent most of the morning at my son's new cafe, Arboretum.  It's been open for just over a week, and so it was good to see people pouring in the door and tucking into good food, my daughter-in-law's scrumptious baking, and carefully prepared coffee.  The place was jumping, which is very encouraging for a first weekend of trading.

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  1. Ooooohh can I have one of those Raspberry & Coconut Muffins with my Cappuccino, please? Congratulations to your son on his new venture - I wish him all the very best for the future. may the crowds keep coming! What an eye-catching flower you have photographed there, too; it's rather beautiful.

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  2. Fantastic place and food is excellent xx

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  3. Thank you for your lovely comments! It's early days for Arboretum. Long days working hard but if they can't make a go of it, no-one can! The flower is one of the many eucalyptus trees. The flowers look like tassels which should be holding back curtain swags!

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