Giant red snail

I'm not sure what these giant snails were promoting, but they were all over Sydney when I first arrived in Australia back in October, but they were gone when I left the country. In any case, I thought they were cute! For more red, visit Ruby Tuesday. 

Photo taken in October 2013.

Australian benches

A nice pair of benches outside Saint Andrew's Cathedral in Sydney, Australia.

Photo taken in October 2013.

Mural and bench

A cute mural with a comfy-looking bench in Sydney, Australia. What more could you ask for? For a look at more murals, visit Monday Mural. 

Photo taken in October 2013.

Another Vickie

Unfortunately, I ran out of time (i.e. lost interest) in posting the rest of my shots from the Farewell Canada Tour. I promise to get back to it one of these days. In the meantime, here are some shots from my Australian Adventure. Since I ended with Vickie in Montreal, I thought I'd start with another likeness of her in Sydney. This statue stood in Dublin, Ireland until the late 1940s when it was put into storage. I guess they did some spring cleaning in the 1980s when it was gifted to the city of Sydney. 

Photo taken in October 2013.

Farewell Canada Tour: Vickie

Here's a look at queen Victoria herself - the main attraction of the square.

After all the years, I think she's still got it! Photo taken in July 2013.

Farewell Canada Tour: Victoria Square

A different angle on Victoria Square. Enjoy the blue sky - for more of them check out Skywatch. Photo taken in July 2013.

Farewell Canada Tour: More water

There's no shortage of fountains in Montréal! I especially liked this shallow one near Victoria Square. Photo taken in July 2013.

Farewell Canada Tour: Symmetry and signs

More from Montréal. Something about this scene appealed to me - the windows with those flower boxes and the woman standing there. And I also love that the stop signs in Quebec are arret signs! They don't even have those in France; they definitely brought a smile to my face. Photo taken in July 2013. For more signs, visit Signs, Signs.

Farewell Canada Tour: Fountain fun!

I found these playful figures in this small fountain very appealing. The work is entitled Hommage à Marguerite Bourgeoys. She was apparently one of the important pioneers in the development of the city of Montréal. She especially championed the idea of education for girls. I can definitely stand behind that! Photo taken in July 2013.

Farewell Canada Tour: Black and white water

I love fountains - in color or black and white! Photo taken in July 2013.

Farewell Canada Tour: Just reflections

A look at the skies of Montréal as reflected in the windows of the Palais de Justice. Photo taken in July 2013. For more reflections visit Weekend Reflections.

Farewell Canada Tour: Greenery among the benches

This little oasis looks like the perfect spot to take a break in the middle of they city. I found this lovely spot just near the Palais de Justice in Montréal. Photo taken in July 2013.

Farewell Canada Tour: Old city architecture

One of the things I love about Montreal is the architecture. You almost feel like you're walking the streets of Paris. Photo taken in July 2013.

Farewell Canada Tour: Impromptu concert

This pair of musicians took advantage of a street piano in Montreal to give an impromptu concert. They were quite talented and they drew quite a little crowd. It's nice to have opportunities like this to bring people together in big cities. Photo taken in July 2013.

Farewell Canada Tour: The cock and the pirate ship

Montreal was filled with fascinating murals. Here's another one which I have entitled "The Cock and the Pirate Ship." Feel free to make of it what you will, I'm getting Portuguese vibe though. For more murals, check out Monday Mural. Photo taken in July 2013.

Farewell Canada Tour: Lined up and waiting

If you're looking for a place to spend eternity, there are several openings here at Mount Royal Cemetery! These stones are lined up and waiting for new tenants. I do like they way they are so shiny - the green grass is nicely reflected, but I hope someone will plant some flowers once these graves are in use. The weekend is here, for more reflections take a look at Weekend Reflections. Photo taken in July 2013.

Farewell Canada Tour: Black and white boy

A family from the Netherlands who came to Canada in the 1950s dedicated this memorial to all other Canadian immigrants who arrived in this country on a quests for "distant horizons, diverse possibilities and searching for the self". Photo taken in July 2013.

Farewell Canada Tour: Little Emma

By the dates on this stone, Emma was certainly a full-grown woman, but those pink flowers and the tiny tombstone suggest something childlike. Photo taken in July 2013.

Confidential to my sister: Happy Birthday!!!

Farewell Canada Tour: Simpson lady

I was surprised to find quite a few Simpson graves in the Mount Royal Cemetery. It certainly isn't a very French-sounding name! In any case, I definitely liked the look of the pensive lady and the way the name stands out. Hope you are enjoying this tour of the cemetery, for more cemetery shots, visit Taphophile Tragics. Photo taken in July 2013.

Farewell Canada Tour: Through the pearly gates

No trip up the Royal Mount would be complete without a visit to the cemetery. It is said that some famous people are buried here - I didn't find any of them! But I'll show you what I did find in my tour of the cemetery this week. Photo taken in July 2013.