Friday saw Stephen and I on the streets of Melbourne. A state away from home, a place to share our anniversary.
It was to be a day of love and wanderings and op shops and laughs.
And it was.
Unfortunately I wasn't feeling too well and we were forced to have a simple day of slow paced walking and lots of coffee stops. We made our way through the narrow lane ways of the city, finding little nooks and crannys that perhaps no one else had ever seen before. We ventured into strange shops that caught our eye and were amused at the odd things we would find. My favourite part of the day though was when we made our final stop by the park. We found a quiet spot under a single tree and we lay on each other and watched the families play around us. We sat in silence for a lot of it but even without words we spoke to one another. Stephen pulled out his book and read quietly to himself as I rested in his lap. My eyes closed more slowly every minute and I found myself drifting in and out of a peaceful rest.
It was a simple day, perhaps too simple for an anniversary. No fireworks went off, no candlelit dinners were had; all we did was wander and sit in each other's company.
But perhaps it's that kind of simple that really marks perfection
So sweet! Makes me want to go exploring.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to you guys :) It looks like you had the nicest day! I need to go visit Melbourne again.
ReplyDeleteThis makes me want to get out and do some urban photography! You guys are too adorable. :)
ReplyDeleteDo it!!
Deletehappy anniversary! it sounds like the perfect day. love these pictures, melbourne looks like an amazing city-what crazy street art
ReplyDeleteLittle Blue Backpack
you guys make my heart so ridiculously happy.
ReplyDeletethat sounds like the sweetest day, and your photos are just stellar.
Ah you guys are super sweet - Happy Anniversary!! On a random side note I follow graf artist sofles and he just posted that piece he did (behind you in the first pic) I always think it's strange when two blog worlds combine :)
ReplyDeleteOh that is so awesome! I had no idea. What a small world this blogging community can be
DeleteHappy anniversary! Sorry that you were unwell, but I hope that you are better now :) I love Melbourne, so thank you for sharing your gorgeous shots of one of my favourite places!
ReplyDeleteTash, I've missed you. Thank you for you sweet wishes
DeleteI agree Samantha. The simple pleasures are often the very best. Just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary, it sounds like a blissful way to spend time together + your photos are lovely :3
ReplyDeleteThis city is probably one of my favorite cities in the world. I loved the hidden allies with amazing restaurants and coffee shops. Oh this brings me back. Thank you for sharing these lovely photos. :)
ReplyDeleteJuli
Guys! Squee! Yes! You look GORGEOUS Sam... Melbourne suits you ;) Give me winter right now so I can start wearing stuff like that again. x
ReplyDeleteSimple days are probably the most fun days. And such lovely sights all around us. I always feel that way when I'm looking at the world through blogger's eyes. Happy anniversary!
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary to you and Stephen!
ReplyDeletexox
oh my goodness, this is the sweetest post ever. sounds like a blissful day, happy anniversary to you both x
ReplyDeletefreckled fennell
perfect! also your outfit. also your photography.
ReplyDeleteoh you!
DeleteThis sounds beautiful. I am yet to visit Melbourne.
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Slow paces walking and wandering with a loved one sounds like a perfect day to me. Happy anniversary!!
ReplyDeleteStaggering photos. Perfect!!
You guys are actually too cute, I'm so done haha
ReplyDeleteThat photo where you are smiling directly into the camera from behind the pineapple is just amazing. I 'pinned it' what ever that means! I can't pintrest to save myself.
hehe that's exciting! I'm Pinterest famous :P
DeleteIt's fascinating to be able to fathom those exact same places I went to. Can't believe I passed you by and didn't run to say hi. Oh well, next time it is! Glad the anniversary was spent as such x
ReplyDeleteThere is no such thing as a "too of a simple day" :)
ReplyDeleteAs long as you two enjoyed yourselves. But as if you were in Melbourne! haha.
You guys are cute. Are you going to get married one day? :)
ReplyDeleteI hope so :)
DeleteSuch a cute and sweet couple! =)
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