Australian model Jessica Gomes is capitalising on a trend towards healthy classic beauties as she follows in the footsteps of Elle Macpherson.The curvaceous 24-year-old stunner - who is half Singaporean and half Portuguese - has just had her third shoot for the famed Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.And in other body-related news, I went to yoga for the first time since arriving in Melbourne. Really nice Iyengar style class about a 15 minute walk from my house. Frank, the teacher, had us do something he has named The Titanic Asana (pose). This is not a typical Iyengar pose. Basically, standing with straight legs, heels against the wall, grab the wall ropes behind you, one in each and, with straight arms, let your chest and body come forward, completely letting your arms hold your weight--as if you are leaning out over the bow of the Titanic. Talk about a shoulder opener. Wow! Also did a supported head stand with two partners: one person sat facing me with her feet woven over my arms so that her shins supported my shoulders and the other guy held my legs up. Talk about an intimate class! Anyway, great to be moving again and in touch with the ole bod.
Found a little Italian village (retail strip, really), where everyone spoke Italian, about 10 minutes from my apartment: caffes (italian spelling), enoteca, groceries, pastries, etc. Very cool. I will buy my veggies and bread from there. Oh, and a teeny-tiny salvation army shop--woo-hoo!
Brunch tomorrow with some Americans I met through meetup.com, the Melbourne expat group.
Another gorgeous day in Melbourne.
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