L'amore è un mosaico culturale..

Multiculturalism.. 'the existence of multiple cultural traditions within a single country'.. something to which the world should aspire. The Fo Guang Shan Temple of WA in Maylands is one of several Buddhist temples around Perth. A temple devoted to love and kindness reflected in the window of an Italian pizzeria devoted to delizioso nosh.. how could the world not be a happier place :) Check out the reviews here for Amore Mio, it's not often an eatery gets 100% excellent reviews, there's usually always that one person who is never going to be happy :) Bon weekend, take care and stay safe...

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City Beach Surf Life Saving Club..

Modern architecture can sometimes be less than aesthetically pleasing to the eye, especially if out of character for its situation. The new state of the art City Beach Surf Life Saving Club (click to see the whole building) definitely does not fall into this category.  It is long, low and sleek and looks very much at home on the edge of the wide expanse of white sandy beach. Surf life saving is vital along Australian beaches and the new surf club here provides space for Surf Club operations, functions and training..

Not sure if it was part of the architect's plan or nature doing it's thing but as we walked here alongside the building it seemed as if the sound of the waves crashing on the beach was blowning up and bouncing off the curve of the wall.. très agréable.

If you look to the centre of the shot above you'll see the lookout point and picnic area atop the surf club and below the view along the beach from there. Just for interest if you have a look here you will see the 1920's version of the surf club, couldn't possibly be more different if it tried! Happy Friday, take care and stay safe..

The Deanery..

Every time I'm on the Terrace I think about taking a shot of St. George's Cathedral Deanery but being the terrace it's not easy to get the shot without traffic blocking the view! The Deanery, the oldest residential building in the CBD, was built in 1859 when the terrace was but a dirt road, hard to imagine that now. Built as the residence for the first Dean of Perth, it is still used by the current Dean and cathedral staff. If you click on the link above you will see that the Deanery is mostly unaltered over the years, apart from the gardens which I believe will be restored to their former glory, cannot wait to see them. Surrounded by glass skyscrapers the Deanery is still one of the most charming buildings on the terrace. Happy Thursday, take care and stay safe...

The Elizabeth Quay Carousel..

It's been a few weeks since we were last in the city, over the Christmas period it was all about enjoying time at home and the beach with family, so when I heard that Elizabeth Quay was now home to a new 'handcrafted Venetian' carousel I was pretty keen to have a squizzy.. who doesn't love a carousel right! It is indeed très charmant don't you think.

The shot above with the city in the background and below looking through to the Swan River. You can read where, why and who commissioned the carousel here. Can you tell from the light in these shots that on Monday when I took them it was 37C, I know right, I sure pick my days to head into the city :) Happy Wednesday, take care and stay safe.. P.s. will be looking to take some pics of the carousel in the evening real soon..

Rock On 2017.. We're ready for you!

'White collar conservative flashin down the street, pointing that plastic finger at me,

they all assume that my kind will drop and die, but I'm gonna wave my freak flag high'

 Jimi Hendrix..

  

Seen on the wall of The Acoustic Inn, Perth's only 'dedicated acoustic guitar store', next door to vintage guitar store The Rock Inn on Beaufort Street Mount Lawley. Super cool mural painted by Bolivian artist Pablito Ruiz, (Arte de Raiz - Pablo Ruiz Arroyo). Four of the greatest rock guitarists Jimi Hendrix (1942-1970), B.B. King (1925-2015), Stevie Ray Vaughan (1954-1990) and Jimmy Page. Pablito Ruiz aka Pablitosomething finds his inspiration 'in everyday life and dreams'. How about a bit of classic Hendrix and Page to play us out.. go on crank up the volume :) Happy Tuesday, take care and stay safe.. P.s. could there even be a more apt mural for this 'all about guitars' position!

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New years solutions to resolutions, or.. facing my nemesis!

Resolution = goal. Solution = plan to achieve goal. A solution can result in a resolution…a resolution can be the result of a solution. New Years resolution 'I AM going to conquer fear of flying'.. solution 'I am (less emphatic) going to stop thinking about falling out of the sky'!

At the airport early yesterday morning to wave goodbye for a while to my Sydney famille, I came face to face with one of my many phobias. Apart from quoting 'it's safer flying than driving on the roads these days' has anyone with the same phobia found a successful way to conquer this fear? If so, please share, I'm going to have to face my nemesis in four months and a solution to my resolution would be most welcome. Happy Monday, take care and stay safe...p.s. please bear with me while I catch up :)

Happy 2017. CDP Theme 'Photo of the Year'..

I don't know about you but I always find this theme the hardest of all! For me there are so many personal reasons that I like a particular photo. I was pleased with the shot above, original post here, because, being a bit shy, portrait photography isn't my thing, I plan to brave-up this year, also the conditions were super tricky. I'm thrilled to say la chanteuse pictured was as happy as I was with this series of images. The reflection below is probably one of my favourites because it was so unexpected, you can see why here.

The shot below, taken after Aimee had just abseiled down one of Perth's highest skyscrapers, check out post here, I was so proud of her, so brave but for such a wonderful cause.. very happy it's off her 'to do' list now :)

Below, the reason you haven't seen me for the last two weeks.. so much fun with my two delightful grandchildren, photo taken by Aimee! Out to the airport early this morning to see our Sydney famille fly off home, miss them already! Very much looking forward to seeing what you have been up to while I've been away.. another big year ahead, it's the challenges that make life interesting so they say.. some challenges are harder than others oui! Happy New Year, take care and stay safe..

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