I'm always taken by statues, sculptures and unusual pieces of art. Within the arcades of Southbank, there are many unusual pieces to be seen - these large metal fish hang from the ceiling and most probably give tribute to the many fish caught by our indigenous people who originally lived by the banks of the Yarra River.
The Yarra has seen a new life over the past several decades. In the early years of settlement, it became a drain for industry further up the river. Places such as Tanneries and Slaughter Yards.
Many of the fish and even Platypus have returned to a cleaner river upstream. On occasion, porpoise have even said hello in the lower sections.
It's now 10.51 pm Thursday night and it's still 25 degrees c with an expected low overnight of 22 degrees c.
It's been raining most of the day with maybe a less wet weekend before more rain is forecast for next week.
Time for bed - Goodnight.
Platypus is one of my most favourite animals. I sat for ages at the wild life park outside Sydney waiting for one to appear. I have many toys and ornaments around the house:)
ReplyDeleteHope your river does not flood like the ones in Queensland!!! Diane
You live in the perfect environment.
ReplyDeleteDiane - The Platypus is also one of my favorites as well. Always on show at our Healesville Sanctuary where the first breed in captivity Platypus was born.
ReplyDeleteAs for floods, where we live is fine but the Western district of the state is experiencing some road closures.
Its rained here so much, I can hear the grass growing outside my study window.
Nadege - we like it here.
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