Hi Reader,

Chris here. When we stepped off the train at Flinders Street recently, I was hit with a memory I hadn’t thought about in decades.

My grandfather was an apple orchardist in Officer. About a century ago, he would send crates of fresh Jonathons by rail to a fruit stall nestled along the Flinders Street Station walkway. Those red apples were something special—not just because of their flavour, but because Grandpa had a clever trick up his sleeve. He’d stick paper cut-outs of the letters “V” and “R” on the green apples, and as they ripened in the sun, the letters stayed green against the red skin. A little nod to Victorian Railways, and an early take on branding, we joked.

Sharing that story with Amy and Terrie during our city outing gave us all a laugh—but it also reminded me how connected my family’s quiet, hard-working history is to the city itself.

I didn’t expect our adventures in Melbourne to stir so many memories, or to feel this meaningful. But here we are. With plenty more outings ahead, I’m genuinely looking forward to what comes next.

—Chris

P.S. Have you got a favourite Melbourne memory from years gone by? I’d love to hear it—just hit reply and share your story. It’s these little moments that make the city feel like home.

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