South Melbourne Market

Melbourne - since the exhibition starts at around 12 noon, we ventured to South Melbourne Market took the tram 96 just outside our Hotel and took around 30 mins to reach.

With the myki pass travel within Melbourne is very convenient. My 2 other trips was via taxi and having to endure traffic, high price and taxi drivers that seems to take you round numerous blocks. The trams are so clean, efficient and on time.

We stopped at station # 127 just outside South Melbourne Market and a short walk to the market. This market opens only on Wed to Sat.

This is one of the many entrances to this vast market. The stalls are various from butchers, poultry, fresh vegetables and fruits, deli and cafe. There are also many boutique selling soaps, bags, clothing and shoes - mostly handmade and from Melbourne.

Boutique coffee

rows of shops

We had lunch at a Spanish restaurant since they are opened for lunch.

The restaurant called 'simply Spanish' serves as the namesake Spanish dishes. We had the meal of the day 'flathead fish'.

delicious flathead fish

Surprising my first time eating the flathead fish which is found in most parts of Australia. The meat is tender and sweet, and was nicely cooked.

steaming paella

Wow! the paella is delicious and we finished the plate clean....

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