I have always loved the Easter holiday. For me it has a wonderfully festive feel about it without the stress and craziness that comes with Christmas.
When I was a child we would often go camping for the long weekend. If Easter came in March the weather would often still be good. I have lovely memories of waking to the smell of my mother toasting hot cross buns. Dishing out the Easter eggs was my father’s job and he usually did this on Friday so we had them for the weekend.
This year Easter comes later in mid April. I’m more than happy with the late arrival as it coincides with my birthday. It’s been a while since my birthday fell over the Easter weekend. Seemed as good a reason as any to do something special.
How about a long weekend in Melbourne? Yes, please!
I’m only a little excited. Melbourne is a fantastic destination and completely rocks when it comes to both food and shopping. Sound terrible? I fully intend to shop and eat a lot.
So watch out for one or two upcoming posts showcasing this fabulous city. I’m most excited about the food and catching up with friends. In fact, for my birthday dinner our friends are taking us for Italian in Lygon Street.
How much I shall have to tell! It feels far too long since I wrote a travel post.
It’s been a rather crazy week and I’ve had no time to do a recipe. I thought instead I would share with you my favourite culinary treat of Easter . . . hot cross buns lightly toasted with butter. I mean, does it get much better than that? Sadly I cannot claim to have baked them myself but Handcrafted by Loaf do the most delicious hot cross buns. To my fellow New Zealanders – treat yourself and get some in for the weekend.
Happy Easter to you all!
Melbourne calls me too, I moved away 18months back, I miss some way, everyday. Happy birthday and enjoy!
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Thank you! That’s certainly the plan.
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Love Melbourne. Haven’t been to Lygon street in years. Enjoy your birthday treat.
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Thanks so much. Absolutely can’t wait! Really looking forward to that Italian.
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I hope you and Steve have a wonderful Easter and you have a memorable birthday,happy eating and shopping.
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Happy Easter and Happy Birthday Tracey!
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Thanks so much, Laura. Hope you had a lovely Easter. Melbourne was awesome!
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Good to hear, lots of Melbourne feasting I am sure!
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Happy Easter ! 🙂
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Thanks so much, Sandra. Hope you had a lovely Easter.
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Ah, it looks like we are both April Aries babies. Happy early birthday, Tracey! All the best to you and enjoy your trip. 🙂
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Thanks, Rini! Melbourne was awesome! Yes, definitely an Aries. When is your birthday?? Hope you had a lovely Easter.
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I’m born after the fool 😉 Glad you had fun in Melbourne, Tracey!
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Thanks so much, Rini.
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Happy belated Birthday dear Tracey and glad to see that you are having a wonderful birthday/Easter celebration. Can’t wait to hear about your travels! Enjoy dear friend!
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Thanks so much, Annika. Melbourne was fabulous – had such a great time. Hope you had a lovely Easter break xx
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Melbourne looked like a nice time. I have always heard New Zealand is beautiful and gives Australia a run for its money. Have you ever visited?
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I live in New Zealand! And yes, let me tell you it certainly does give Australia a run for its money. The South Island in particular is spectacular. Any plans to ever come down this way?
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My wife will likely be retiring in about 2 years. We plan to do some long distance traveling then. You can count on us passing your way in the future! 🙂
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Happy Easter ! Hope you had a lovely Easter break xx
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