i can see it now;
quiescence descending so that time vanishes in a moment
Wednesday, June 28, 2006

sir raymond barry, doctor of laws and judge of the supreme court

manchester unity arcade

little pockets of flowers really beautify the streets

poles randomly positioned along the streets showcasing australia's indigenous culture

performing arts museum. there's an impressive operatic costumes display going on now.

victoria arts centre. i thought it was someone's cottage.

shrine of remembrance - in remembrance of those who served and those who died in the great war of 1914-1918 and armed conflicts and peacekeeping duties since.

vaulted ceilings inside the shrine

4000 medals on the wall of columns!

ANZAC spirit!

warming my hands at the eternal flame

long walkway to the shrine of remembrance, great for waltzing! that's me waving like a nutcase to my brother from afar.

outside victoria barracks. we used to pose with the cannons at fort siloso too.

steel seems to be a sculptor's favourite in melbourne

razzle-dazzle at crown casino, the lights change colour every few seconds.

awe-inspiring! really fancy the idea of getting married in a cathedral.

regal-looking tapestry at the altar

light a candle, say a prayer, make a wish.

creative or rather optimal use of space; little cafes and quaint shops line the alleys.

even the dump area pulsates with vibrancy

cowen gallery contains the oldest and an extensive visual documentary collection of victoria and melbourne, as well as important works concerning the exploration and settlement of australia.

rotundas. 19th century oil portraits of early settlers and individuals who were important to the history of victoria.

dedicated to governor la trobe, this sacred corner of the library is one of the glories of melbourne.

it felt like i just stepped into a concert hall. those selves of books look like circle seats. doors at the linkways open into these 'balconies' of books.

i leaned back in this chair intending to take a shot of the grand domed ceiling and almost fell backwards. and my lousy brother just kept laughing at me. plain says la trobe reading room is meant for people who take their work seriously, absolutely not for lounging or fooling around.
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