I thought I might go to the Johnston Collection, a lovely old house where Akira Isogawa has rearranged the furniture on quirky themes.

but getting there is a matter of booking in and then catching a minibus from a nearby hotel for a 90 minute tour. all too much hassle. I'm sure it's very good. it's on until Friday if you can be bothered.

only in East Melbourne could the neighbours cause such onerous restraints to be put on a museum. I think of similar places in New York, where you just walk up and pay your entry. I mean, how much trouble can a few middle-aged museum-goers make for even the most peace-loving rich East Melburnians?