No question about it, I have to start this series with a postcard from my fave Australian city and my home of 27 years, Canberra. There’s another good reason for featuring it first up – the city has just celebrated its 100th birthday and not only was it a great opportunity for a party but hopefully it might just have made Aussies a teeny bit proud of their national capital (yes, I know that’s a big ask!) This photo of Parliament House was taken from a hot-air balloon. Eagle eyes might see that it was taken in 2000, before barriers were erected on the grassed slopes. Architect Romaldo Giurgola’s vision was to capture the nature of Australia’s open democracy by allowing people to walk above the politicians. Now, in these crazy times, we can still walk on the grass roof but it can only be accessed from inside.
Photo & text © Christine Salins
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I’ve never walked on the roof but I’d love to. I just love Canberra. There’s SO much to see and do and EAT. 🙂
Next time you’re here Maureen we’ll have to go and check out some restaurants together!
And me!! ; )
Is there anywhere else in the world where you can float above such a magnificent building?