A Day in St Kilda: Penguins, Pizza, and Pier Reconstruction
Episode Overview
Luke rates his mood and energy at 7.5 each. He explores the nearly completed St Kilda pier redevelopment. Luke shares his thoughts on favourite Manic Street Preachers albums. He experiences an unexpected downpour while penguin spotting. The day ends with a disappointing pizza dinner and rollerblader watching.
I think Journal for Plague Lovers is a better Ritchie album than The Holy Bible
Luke Hand shares his Sunday adventures in this episode of Luke Hand Diary. With a mood and energy level both rated at 7.5, Luke starts his day with a ride to the supermarket for some snacks before catching a train into town. Despite the old train being less than ideal, he enjoys the journey, zoning out to some noisy music.
After a coffee and breakfast at the skatepark near the river, he drops his bag at the station and heads to St Kilda. The nearly finished pier reconstruction catches his eye, with its decked seating and roped-off swimming area. However, Luke is less impressed by the 'carry-in, carry-out' bin policy. He then visits the penguin viewing platform, where he spots a few little penguins before getting drenched in an unexpected downpour.
Despite the rain, he makes his way back to the city, musing about his favourite Manic Street Preachers album. A quick visit to Uniqlo and Safeway follows, though he feels overwhelmed by the number of attractive people around. After checking into his hotel and feeling like Jarvis Cocker in the Live Forever documentary, Luke enjoys a much-needed shower and some rest.
The evening sees him grabbing a disappointing pizza for dinner and watching rollerbladers at the museum before ending his day with a good book. If you're curious about Luke's take on daily life and his unique observations, this episode is worth a listen.