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My next stops were down to the water front.

Along the edge of the lake stand numerous flags of the countries aligned with Australia. I had heard it is quite a beautiful sight, adding some much needed colour to the grey concrete background. But I found as they were so high up, you couldn't see much of anything so far away.

I made my way along the waterfront and through the sculpture garden. As always, I didnt really get the sculptures but there was one part full of smoke machines that made me very happy. For a moment I could pretend I was in a fantasy novel and the evil was spreading across the earth. Only I could save everyone. It was great.

The art gallery was another disappointment. I am still struggling with art and understand it all for the most part. Not to say anything about the art, I just didn't get it. I think it would have also been more impressive if the gallery were fully open. It seemed that 2/3rds of the galleries exhibits were being changed around meaning not much of the gallery was actually open.

Back outside I made decided I wanted to eat something. Unfortunately due to my location in the city there were no grocery stores around so I went instead to a cafe. More expensive but I do not care at the moment. I am sick of watching money leave to planes and busses, a good hot coffee in spinach pastry are much better investments.

I took a seat out on the decking so I could watch the water and have the sun shining on me. In the shade, it felt like 15° but in the sun it was far more bearable.Read more