Wandering Fel

13D12N Australia Trip: The Art of the Brick DC Comics, Powerhouse Museum (Part 1)

It was really an unplanned activity of the day. My friend wanted to celebrate her birthday in a fun way in Sydney but we totally ran out of ideas on what to do in this busy city of Australia. In one of the tourism brochure lying around in our airbnb's bedroom, we spotted that Powerhouse Museum Science + Design in Sydney was currently having a pretty interesting exhibition so there we were, after trying to find our way from Chinese Garden of Friendship.

The exhibition is pretty much unique because apparently it is an installation of art display made from Lego. To be exact, have you heard the Art of the Brick exhibition by Nathan Sawaya?

The exhibition held at Powerhouse Museum is not the normal Art of the Brick as Nathan has adopted DC Comics' concept in his latest exhibition. Even his trademark opening art has Joker face painted on it.

Art of the Brick DC Comics Nathan Sawaya

Since it's DC Comics world, you could see a lot of DC superheroes made from lego bricks. Nathan is really such a genius. I played with Lego before but have never even thought of creating man out of those bricks. Let alone superheroes. Hahaha.

Wonder Woman and Superman in brick form.

Let's not forget the mighty Batman.

The last time I checked, the exhibition was over now but no worries, I had taken a lot of pictures during my visit so you can see the main items of the exhibition here. =)

13D12N Australia Trip: Chinese Garden of Friendship, Darling Harbour (part 2)

Having living in Singapore for a couple of years, I realise that not everyone have the luxury to afford a garden at their own yard. That's when a concept of a garden inside a bustling city has become more and more popular for a metropolis. Continuing on my post on the part 1 before, we continued to explore the Chinese Garden of Friendship in Sydney, Australia. There is a bridge which leads to the deeper side of the garden.

The pathway to the pagoda which we saw earlier in my part 1 post could be reached from under those shading trees. In the middle of the pathway, we even saw a lotus pond. Too bad the flowers were not in bloom that day.

Lotus pond at the Chinese Garden of Friendship Darling Harbour

You would have to walk a bit uphill to reach the pagoda but I suppose it can be considered an easy feat because the elder lady in front of me could do that pretty easily. You could not climb to the top of the pagoda though because it is not for climbing.

Pagoda at Chinese Garden of Friendship Darling Harbour

As you could see, there are no stairs leading to the top of the pagoda.

Inside Chinese Garden of Friendship Darling Harbour

We took a different path to come down to the entrance of the garden and we were so glad we did that because there is a small waterfall here. Chinese Garden of Friendship is really a nice place to take a peaceful stroll in the city of Sydney.

Waterfall at Chinese Garden of Friendship Darling Harbour

One last shot of the garden before we finished our journey here.

Beautiful Lake at Chinese Garden of Friendship Darling Harbour

13D12N Australia Trip: Chinese Garden of Friendship, Darling Harbour (part 1)

Sydney has its own garden surrounded by concrete jungle and skyscrapers and it lies right at the prime area of Darling Harbour. The garden is themed like a traditional peaceful Chinese garden and it is named the Chinese Garden of Friendship.

Admission to the garden is not free though. But I suppose it is somewhat reasonable at AUD 6 for adults. You can get cheaper price for family, students, pensioners or seniors.

Admission to Chinese Garden of Friendship at Darling Harbour

The Chinese garden is walled in all its sides so there is only one entrance/ exit door. The garden is filled with hidden pathways too and to be honest it is kinda fun to find your way in the garden. Our journey starts with the wall installation depicting two dragons fighting over an orb. A dragon ball?

Dragon arts at Chinese Garden of Friendship Darling Harbour

You will be immediately led to a stone pathway surrounded by various green plantation.

HIdden pathway at Chinese Garden of Friendship Darling Harbour

Once you come out from the pathway, you will be greeted by a serene koi pond with a pavilion at the opposite side with office buildings on the backdrop. A superb escapade for the office workers I must say, if they can find time to take a stroll in the garden during lunch time.

Koi Pond at Chinese Garden of Friendship Darling Harbour Sydney