On Monday, May 13, we had a boat cruise of the Sydney Harbor that afforded a different perspective on the city and its landmarks. Sydney absolutely shines from the water.
I stuck around downtown after the boat cruise to tour Darling Harbor and wait for nightfall to capture the city lights shimmering on the water. If Sydney shines by day, it glows even brighter by night.
Earlier in the day, after classes and before the boat tour, I visited the Art Gallery of New South Wales. (New South Wales is the state where Sydney is located). I lucked onto a daily tour of Aboriginal art that no one else wanted to take, so I got a free private tour. It was priceless, as the guide explained so much more about Aboriginal culture and paintings than I could ever have discerned on my own.
The guide explained how the art tells stories: how animals and the earth were created, of families migrating to survive drought (much of Australia is desert) and of women gathering to discuss oral traditions. The art also showed the subtle colors and gradations in dry creek beds and desert sands that reflect the Aborigines' deep connection to the land. I found it all fascinating.
See pictures for more students and the harbor by day and night.
I stuck around downtown after the boat cruise to tour Darling Harbor and wait for nightfall to capture the city lights shimmering on the water. If Sydney shines by day, it glows even brighter by night.
Earlier in the day, after classes and before the boat tour, I visited the Art Gallery of New South Wales. (New South Wales is the state where Sydney is located). I lucked onto a daily tour of Aboriginal art that no one else wanted to take, so I got a free private tour. It was priceless, as the guide explained so much more about Aboriginal culture and paintings than I could ever have discerned on my own.
The guide explained how the art tells stories: how animals and the earth were created, of families migrating to survive drought (much of Australia is desert) and of women gathering to discuss oral traditions. The art also showed the subtle colors and gradations in dry creek beds and desert sands that reflect the Aborigines' deep connection to the land. I found it all fascinating.
See pictures for more students and the harbor by day and night.
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