Art Galley of NSW, Sydney
Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney
One of the things we all wanted to see while on holiday in Sydney was the special exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. This exhibition was of the works of Monet and the Impressionists. It was a once in a lifetime chance to see many of the works in this exhibition.
We all enjoyed the experience. After seeing the special exhibition we spent about an hour looking at other galleries. I have a feeling that this is my favourite art gallery. My daughter assures me that when we get the chance to travel to Europe we will be amazed at the art galleries throughout.
Unfortunately I cannot show you any of the paintings. They wouldn’t let me take my camera into the exhibition. Pity about that.
Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney
Flowers outside the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney
Happy Birthday to this blog
No Comments »6th March, 2009; Category: General
Trevor’s Travels is three years old today.
Over the last three years I have posted well over 500 articles about places I’ve been. Most of these feature photos as well.
I have covered many parts of Australia as well as holidays to Thailand and trekking in Nepal.
For new readers, here is a short list of links to special features on this blog.
- Travels in Nepal – many posts relating my experiences while trekking in Nepal.
- Travels in Thailand
- Visits to National Parks
- Travels in New South Wales
- Travels in Victoria
- Archives – a complete list of every article to appear on this blog.
Ama Dablam, Nepal
Hyde Park, Sydney
Statue of Queen Victoria, Hyde Park, Sydney
After our visit to the Queen Victoria Building and lunch, we caught a train for a short distance and then walked through Hyde Park. The statue of Queen Victoria presides over the traffic around Hyde Park.
A statue of her husband Prince Albert watches over another part of the park opposite his queen.
Statue of Prince Albert, Hyde Park, Sydney
Hyde Park, Sydney
Cathedral opposite Hyde Park, Sydney
Queen Victoria Building, Sydney
Queen Victoria Building, Sydney
On our holiday in Sydney late last year our son suggested that we have a look at the Queen Victoria Building in the city. This historic building contains dozens of interesting specialty shops. I was more interested in the building, the beautiful architecture and the wonderful ambiance of the whole building. Not many shopping centres present in this way, especially modern buildings.
Queen Victoria Building, Sydney
After a very pleasant time in this building and its interesting shops, we found a nearby food mall. Sure it was like feeding time at the zoo with every man and his family trying to find a table to use.
Admittedly we were rather optimistic seeing it was between Christmas and New Year. Actually we didn’t have all that much trouble finding a table for four which was surprising. I had a large plate of delicious pasta which more than made up for the crowded conditions.
I’ve included several more photos of the Queen Victoria Building below. Click on the photos to enlarge the image.
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Leadlight windows, Queen Victoria Building, Sydney
World Clock, Queen Victoria Building, Sydney
Detail, floor tiles, Queen Victoria Building, Sydney