Everything old is new again

Well life has returned to normal, almost, after our adventures in New Zealand. Bill has been working for the month and I have been recuperating for that time. Still a long way to go but we can't let that stop the progress of 'Rhossietalk' can we? Today I am taking a small step back in time to the week before we left for our holiday.

The highlight of our week was our trip to Rod Laver Arena to see Hugh Jackman in 'The Boy From Oz'. It was an excellent show. Never having really taken too much notice of Hugh Jackman, other than seeing him on talkshows during his visits to Australia, I really did not go with a preconceived idea of what he would be like. Well, from the moment he entered the stadium (from the ceiling, on a White Grand Piano) he had the huge crowd mesmerised. The story of Peter Allen's life was told in vivid colour, song & dance, and Colleen Hewitt as his Mum was just great. While we knew alot of the songs, there were quite a few that came as a surprise.

One song that I did not know was credited to Peter Allen was our title of this segment. This had already sprung to mind after a wander through Birrarung Marr a couple of months ago in search of Melbourne's newest (old) sculpture. Originally commissioned in 1987 as a project of the Australian Bicentennial Authority for the south moat of the NGV's St Kilda Road site, Angel has now been installed on the Yarra bank at Birrarung Marr. (Hayley, I think I have found Billy Connolly's Angel).

Angel stands 10 meters high and is a Ceramic Sculpture by Deborah Halpern, who is known for her fanciful beasts inspired by Pablo Picasso. Having never seen Angel in it's old home I can only say that it certainly is an imposing sight in it's new location. It looks great from whichever angle you view it from but I think at night, floodlit, when viewed from the other side of the river it comes to life. We saw it as we walked home from the show, taking the scenic walk along the Yarra. Yes it was a bit chilly, but a favourite walk at night with all the city lights reflecting on the water. Also the quickest way to Southgate for coffee on the way home.

So once again it's time to say farewell, until next time............