The cathedral is a little bit spooky - possibly because there was almost no one around when I was there, but also simply because it's such a dark, hulking Gothic mass of stone. By contrast, St Paul's (the Anglican cathedral) seems much more benign, possibly because the lighter coloured stone glows a little in the sun, especially at dusk when it takes on a golden hue.
I do intend to go back and have a look inside St Pat's though.
Not religious ? There is some power that guides us, who or what it is , is not for us to say.What organised religion knows the truth? If you are a good person and have your own spirituality and values for living,you have a worthy soul. I lean toward Buddhism,no killing(vegetarian) , be mindful of all you do etc.pretty simple.
* It has a lane named after rock band AC/DC and a swimming pool named after a Prime Minister who is believed to have drowned at sea
* Its vibrant multiculturalism
* Royal Botanic Gardens.
* Shady Caroline Street in South Yarra
* The disco balls hanging above Rankins Lane in the city
* The domed reading room of the State Library.
* The eucalyptus trees and old lamps beside the river near Fed Square.
* The huge mural spanning the length of the side wall of Dimmey's discount department store in Green Street Richmond
* The laneways, especially Degraves Street and Centre Place.
* The old terrace houses in the inner suburbs.
* The Royal and Block Arcades.
* The street art (commissioned and otherwise).
* The Victorian architecture, especially the interior of 333 Collins Street, the Olderfleet Building and the Melbourne Safe Deposit Building on Queen Street
* The view of the city at night from the Swan Street Bridge.
* The Windsor end of Chapel Street
* There's always a festival or major event happening.
you heathen!
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awesome shot...spooky...
The cathedral is a little bit spooky - possibly because there was almost no one around when I was there, but also simply because it's such a dark, hulking Gothic mass of stone. By contrast, St Paul's (the Anglican cathedral) seems much more benign, possibly because the lighter coloured stone glows a little in the sun, especially at dusk when it takes on a golden hue.
ReplyDeleteI do intend to go back and have a look inside St Pat's though.
Not religious ?
ReplyDeleteThere is some power that guides us, who or what it is , is not for us to say.What organised religion knows the truth?
If you are a good person and have your own spirituality and values for living,you have a worthy soul.
I lean toward Buddhism,no killing(vegetarian) , be mindful of all you do etc.pretty simple.