On a sunny day, while Colin was teaching, Naomi went on an exploration of the Carlton area (a neighborhood that borders the University).
This is the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton Gardens:
We had seen this statue on an exploration during our first week, but it is also by one of the entrances to the Royal Exhibition Building. We thought it was pretty cute for an official statue.
Just north of the University is the Melbourne General Cemetery. It is an historic cemetery, (apparently) with several famous/historically significant graves. This photo shows some of the diversity of Melbourne's inhabitants (look closely):
This is a more general view of the cemetery.
In the distance are some mountains - not sure which ones. They may be the Dandenongs? We will go there someday.Today, however, is not sunny. A reminder that it really is winter here (despite the 50s-60s F temperatures). Sorry to all you east-coasters suffering in the heat!
The first shot of the cemetery looks interesting in that it looks like its right next to some high/(medium?)-rise buildings. Is that just an illusion or are they really that close? Is it weird?
ReplyDeleteI haven't been there yet, but Naomi says they were right next to the cemetery - and that it looked like some new residential buildings were also going up. And yes, that seems weird. But when we start looking for our next place, that might be an option (though I'd guess they'll be out of our price range).
ReplyDeleteI think you should definitely get the place next to the cemetery! That way, any time you get an urge to listen to some death metal you can do it while either a) looking at places where dead people are or b) dancing/rocking out/walking amongst the graves.
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