Tag: Royal Botanic Gardens

Springtime in Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens

On By Coral WaightIn Australia, Victoria8 Comments

A few days ago, mild temperatures and sunshine were forecast. I took the opportunity to head into the Royal Botanic Gardens for some much needed exercise and sun. I had never properly explored them before, sticking mainly to the edges along St. Kilda Road, or climbing the hill to the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, an outdoor entertainment venue that’s hosted hundreds of performers over the years. The Bowl sits in a valley surrounded by hills.

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Shrine of Remembrance Melbourne

On By Coral WaightIn Australia, Victoria5 Comments

On my way to a matinee at the Melbourne Theatre Company, I hopped a tram up St. Kilda Road to the Shrine of Remembrance, to try out my new camera. The Shrine sits on a hill in the Royal Botanic Gardens.

The Shrine with the Eternal Flame in the Forecourt
The Shrine with the Eternal Flame in the Forecourt

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