This is a sign on Collins Street, the Street we are staying on. It talks about how the people all walked the block on Collins on Saturdays. Nothing was planned during the afternoon, as everyone would be out walking down the most fashionable street in Melbourne. Most of these buildings are still on Collins.
A sign in the Myer Department Store.
A beautiful watercolor of the Immigration Building. Nope, I surely did not do this one.
A photo of the Immigration Building, now a wonderful museum.
The Victorian coat of arms
A cartoon in the Immigration Museum. My dad asked me if they still say "FAir Dinkum" as he remembered. Yes, Dad, here is proof!
A tree to put yourown leaf on. You are to answer four questions below. What an amazing tree.
The State Library of Victoria. We had two lovely tours. One of the special exhibit of Piranesi's etchings and the other of the dome.
The reading room in the library
Photo in the library of the crowd at the dedication of the Shrine of Remembrance.
Photo of the celebration of the end of WWII.
Tourism poster for Australia.
The outside of the State Library of Victoria. There are bean bags chairs, lawn chairs and bushers entertaining.
The dome of the library
A few more paintings inspired by the beauty of the paintings at the library.
Cricket game at the Melbourne Cricket Grounds.
The Cricket stadium was built for teh 1956 Olympics
School girls at the museum in their darling uniforms and hats.
Captain Cooks house that was built in England and brought to Melbourne.
Kitchenof the house
Interesting rules for life!
A statue of Captain Cook
Do you recognize anyone here?
The back of the house and beautiful vegetable and herb garden
The minature tudor village in the Fitroy Gardends.
The Fairy garden in the Fitzroy gardens.
Rotunda in the Fitzroy gardens
St. Patricks Catholic Cathedral. Just beautiful.
St. Patrick
The sun came in the windows in the late afternoon and was so so peaceful.
My favorite in this batch is the library...I could stay there all day and revel in the beauty. Also St. Patrick's Cathedral. I am recently realizing the power of sacred places. And I love the photo of my sweet sister Pat in the gardens and her inspired art work. Where did you find time to paint while touring? Hellers, you have set a new standard for travel this trip!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, you guys have really been on the go! The Captain Cook house looks like an interesting place. It must have been a big effort to move his house from England! Nice watercolors, Gramsy!
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