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Thursday, April 18, 2013

More of Melbourne

Here are more photos of Melbourne, taken on Wednesday, before my first day of teaching.

St. Patrick's Cathedral:






















Spectacular mural on the side of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade building:









Australian coins:





State Houses of Parliament:






Princess Theatre:





State Library of Victoria:


St. George slaying the dragon (in front of the library):


Statue of Latrobe at the library (with pigeon on his head!):


Statue of Joan of Arc:


English-style pub:









Beautiful pastry shop:


Uggs store!








At QV Centre shopping complex:





Fitzroy Gardens:




















Captain Cook's Cottage:











The Fairies' Tree is an actual tree stump carved with scenes of fairies and native animals:





Headed back toward Paliament:












3 comments:

  1. What an amazing city and so many beautiful things to see and do.

    Debbie

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  2. Well, I'm exhausted from that walk around Melbourne - hope you enjoy your time in our great country - welcome!

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  3. Looks like such a beautiful city! I hope I get to see it myself in person someday! Thank you for sharing!

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