Enjoying The Art Gallery Of New South Wales

Sydney's main art museum is definitely worth a visit. The main gallery is housed in a classic building, new stuff is in a snazzy modern wing and a fun Kusama is waiting for you on an outdoor deck. Polish your eyes and go look.

Start them while they're young. Lots of school kid groups are busy being indoctrinated to life's beauty.

Iconic Aussie subject, the noble labor of sheep shearing. The new wing, nestled in native landscaping.

Back in the original gallery, a classic, 19th century salon setup.

New, interesting works. Statue of famous British navigator, James Cook. He "discovered" Australia. The mirror finish asks, does Cook represent him or us? Boom box in bronze, taking a fad in time and turning it timeless.

Big, flowering trippiness, by fun Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama. Smells great.

Roaming The Royal Botanic Gardens In Sydney

Did you know that Sydney has a tropical climate hot and humid enough to grow palm trees, lush ferns, and beautiful bromeliads? True! And you can see all of that lovely flora and more exotic plants at the Royal Botanic Gardens.

Location, location, location. The gardens are tucked in right behind the opera house, just off the center of the city skyline.

As promised, palms and ferns. Nirvana.

A Famous Person Sat Here. Something about a Mrs. Macquarie. If she comes wandering around, make sure to give way.

The bromeliad beds. Lion sculptures, sitting guard. Regal.

Opening up with expanses of grasses and paths for running, the Royal Gardens have something attractive for all interests.