First I will let you know what I got up to last night. On
the recommendation of a couple of Irish lads staying at the hostel I went to
Cheers Bar for some food. Steak and chips £7 (bargain). It was great to sit
there for a few hours chatting with the locals about sport and watching the
people walk past the window. On the way back (about 1 min up the road from Hostel)
I stopped at Scuffy’s as they had drag queen karaoke. Its standard karaoke with
two drag queens as the compares and a really good laugh. I had to give them a
song and had a quick dance with a short Russian lady before it was back to the
hostel (alone) for a early night.
Now we come to the title of the blog. I spent the today at
the Australian National Maritime Museum and for the first time on my trip had
to wear my rain coat (rainy Sydney who knew).
It was really quiet so got a personal tour by one of the many
volunteers. The first exhibit he took me to was the Titanic one. Some really nice displays with the most
moving part a wall with all the people who survived from the different classes
in the top sections with all those who died at the bottom (see pic below).
My smile got bigger when he showed me a figure head of a
ship and asked me who the person was. My History teacher would be so proud that
I got the answer right. I’m thinking about offering a prize for the first
correct answer I get.
First up was the HMB Endeavour which is a replica of Captain
Cook’s famous vessel of discovery, presented in the manor of his 1768-1771
circumnavigation.
Then it was on to the James Craig where I not only got a
insight into the ship but some travel advice for when I get to the US from one
of the volunteers.
Next it was the HMAS Vampire which served in the Royal
Australian Navy from 1959 – 1986.
Then finally it was onto the submarine HMAS Onslow which
served in the Royal Australian Navy from 1969 – 1986. The tight spaces on the sub reminded me of my room back in Hong Kong. Lol
A great day with lots of information and the sun even came
out. Think I may make it down to Sydney Harbour later to see if I can get some
better pictures than I took Yesterday.
Is the figure head Sean Bean ? or is it Russell Crow ? I am sure to win first prize ! Was always good at history. Glad your enjoying Austria (always good at geography too !).
ReplyDeleteFrom your quick thinking sis x
PS . Third guess Napoleon.
No, no, no prize for you.lol
DeleteBig bro x
I'm gonna guess Captain Cook because I want the prize!
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