Sunday, September 8, 2013

Tall Ships visit

 Yahh..it's the Oosterschelde(1918)
Fr Rotterdam in Netherlands
 Tall ships on both both sides of the pier.

 This is Lord Nelson (1986)
"A square rigger, is one of only two ships in the world designed & built to enable people of all physical abilities to sail side-by-side as equals"
"The Lord Nelson was commissioned and is operated by the Jubilee Sailing Trust. Some of the features of the ship are wheelchair lifts between decks,a speaking compass,Braille signage and a bowsprit wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair.
Length: 42.8 meters (55 meters)

 Oosterschelde sign board.

 Oosterschelde (1918)
The 3 masted top sail schooner Oosterschelde is the last of the large fleet of schooners that sailed under the Dutch flag at te beginning of the twentieth century.
"The Oosterschelde was built in the Netherlands in 1918 at the order of the Rotterdam shipping company H.A.A.S. As a freighter she could carry some hundred tons of cargo from wood and clay to food stocks like bananas and salted herring.
In 1999 the ship was bought to be restored and now represents the city of Rotterdam around the world. The Largest restored Dutch sailing ship,she is a monument for the Dutch shipbuilding & maritime navigation under sail"
 
 Oosterschelde.

 View to Melbourne.

 Europa (1911)
The Europa dates back to 1911,when she was built under the name of Senator Brockes at Stulcken shipyards in Hamburg, at the request of the city of Hamburg.
In 1986 she was brought to the Netherlands and over a period of 8 years was completely rebuilt and remasted to the 3 masted barque she is today. The Europa sails with a professional crew of 14,and a voyage crew capacity of 48.
"She is renowned for expeditions for sailing and nature lovers,and in 2013/2014 she will for the 12th time in Antarctic waters,visiting ashore with professional guides.
Length 39.8 Meters  (56 Meters) 

 Lord Nelson

 Oosterschelde sign board.

 Oosterschelde sign


Sunday, August 11, 2013

Monte is a big fan of KARA !

 I was so happy to find my light @ Media Asia Melbourne.

 The towel is huge,as is our love for KARA

 Kamilia pink

 The front packaging of Glow stick

 So preeety when turned on.

 It even says "KARA" on the middle section too.

Now all I need, is for KARA to visit Melbourne.

Monday, July 29, 2013

 Olderfleet building, 1888
(new) Rialto Building ,1986 behind

Olderfleet Building,1888

William Pitt buidings/ Collins St,Melbourne


(left)The Winfield Building,1890
(right)The Rialto Building 1889

 The old Rialto Building,1889
(new Rialto behind) 1986

 spire, The Olderfleet Building,1888

Intercontinental Hotel @ Rialto

 The gorgeous atrium

 What once were Urinals & now used as office space.

 Flower filled Gondola

 Hydraulic were once used,now decorative
 
 Life sized statue greet you, on the open space.

 Plaque 

The family

Sunday, July 28, 2013

More Espy

 Stairs this time,leading down inside the Espy.

 Cute underground carpark area.

 RocKwiz minus the tables & stage stuff.

 Mixing desk

View from balcony over to the Sunday market & Port Phillip Bay.

St.Kilda's Esplanade Hotel

 Entrance,seen on RocKwiz start

 Gershwin room & Staircase

 Tour begins courtesy of "Open House Melbourne" weekend.

 Booking office upstairs.

 One of the stairs found throughout.

Poster of AC/DC's 1st lead singer Bon Scott.