Along with River and others, here is my Sunday Selections.
Those who drive on the left are a clear minority by area, but if you calculate by populations, with quite a number of Asian countries including Japan, and then Oceania, southern Africa, and India, the difference closes markedly.
Jass frequently changes her sleeping places and at the moment she has taken a liking to my bed. She is in the mood of not seeing anything.
Why did I take this photo, and then crop out the man and enlarge him for a closer look. Odd, and I don't know where I was.
The Bryant and May match factory in Richmond. While I can see the clock tower from my balcony, it isn't visible in the photo. I believe it is now apartments.
I was in Seddon and these are typical Victoria workers cottages, and we lived in similar in Balaclava. They have become desirable homes and most will only have the Victorian facade and maybe the entrance hall. The rest will be very modern, extended and opened up at the rear.
There was quite a mix of housing in the street, old and new.
The Fig and Walnut Cafe where I had a bite and coffee. It was nice enough.
Seddon railway station and surrounds.
I don't know where I was when I took this photo.
I think this is an Aboriginal Art Tram,passing by in front of my building.
While we knew it as the Boer War Memorial, it has been renamed to perhaps the South African War Memorial. During construction of the Metro Tunnel, it was dismantled with each piece being numbered, cleaned over the period of a few years and re-erected, and it now looks brill.
Looks like I was somewhere a bit posh. I can always check, matching the photo date with Google Maps history, but it's a faff.
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Lovely photos this morning Andrew. That chandelier does look very posh, doesn't it? I can imagine that would cause quite a sensation at the beginning of a film plummeting - I may need coffee.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeanie. Is it Phantom of the Opera where the chandelier falls?
DeleteI like those Victoria workers' cottages. It reminds me of my first visit to Melbourne when P took me to look at his first home in Albert Park.
ReplyDeleteJayCee, do your remember I went and took photos of where he lived.
DeleteI posted. It's gone!
ReplyDeleteSorry Boud. That happens, and it isn't in spam.
DeleteThe cafes are actually my new favorites to visit these days.
ReplyDeleteRoentare, I like trying out new cafes, especially if it is clear whether it is order at the counter or waiter service.
DeleteThat cat needs a brush xxx
ReplyDeleteJohn, the lads brush her often, and she enjoys it.
DeleteThat last photo looks like an upmarket department store like David Jones or Myer. I don't like the look of the new homes, bland facades with no shade for the windows, no verandahs. I see older smaller homes on real estate sites and many do have the rear extensions, some are okay but some are far too modern in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteRiver, quite a number have second story extensions behind too.
DeleteI heard around the 1920's or 30's us American drove on same side of England. Then prohibition came in style, and we change our drive side. Those who was running booze, would be caught driving on wrong side of road.
ReplyDeleteMy brief thought, one shouldn't be drinking and doing illegal activity great way of getting caught.
That's interesting Dora. I must seek out more information.
DeleteSince the majority of people are right handed, it made sense that the change from horses to cars would leave the driver's right arm on the outside of the right hand door. All signs back then hand to be made by the right hand eg turning right, slowing down, stopping etc, clearly visible to the car behind.
ReplyDeleteHels, it also goes back to horse riders have weapons in their best hand, their right hand.
DeleteThank you for sharing all this. :) And I must say that, from my thirty years of experience with cats, Jass is showing you a huge compliment in trust. Hugs, my dear.
ReplyDeleteDarla, better still, she seems to have regained her trust in Phyllis. I will write about it in the future.
DeleteThat's wonderful! And thank you for the kind words about Dandelion's wound. I haven't gotten a clear look, figuring it better to leave her alone. Every once in a while, even trimmed kitty claws can do damage even during attempts at play. ~sigh~ You should see my knee from when I tried grooming Terra. lol Best wishes!
DeleteNice photos and I enlarged them, thanks for having them bigger that way I can see them much better with my glasses through the mid section/transition lens's.
ReplyDeleteThanks Margaret. I always post my own photos at full size.
DeleteThat tram looks like it may be a mural on wheels.
ReplyDeleteKirk, I used to photograph the art trams with about eight being transformed each year. They are always cool to see. The is usually one decorated for Melbourne's Pride season, January into February.
DeleteThe chandelier is in the foyer of the Victoria Hotel Little Collins Street
ReplyDeleteEnlarge your photograph and read the red stripe
As someone said…..if Jass is sleeping on you bed she trusts you
Your old stomping ground Cathy? Yes, you are correct of course. I now remember I was there with my sister and her wife, but I can't remember why.
DeleteWhen Jass first arrived, a couple of times she got in my bed, a strange visible lump under the doona.
I love how you have photos you later can't figure out! Maybe you thought you knew that guy on the street? Jass seems like a sweet cat.
ReplyDeleteSteve, she plays well at appearing sweet. She has here moments of sweetness.
DeleteWhen I talk about renting a car and driving in Europe, I am always surprised by the number of Americans who think that Europe drives in the left. I have twice, once in England, and once in Ireland, and never again will I try that.
ReplyDeleteTP, I would have done it when I was younger, but not now.
DeleteI like those old Victorian houses, Andrew.
ReplyDeletePat, and it is always sad to see them demolished, even if of no great merit.
DeleteI like to see a mix of architectural styles.
ReplyDeleteJB, which is why I found English council housing estates quite boring to walk around, with so much sameness.
DeleteBeautiful photos, Andrew! Jass is adorable! I don't drive, I use public transit...but here in Canada, driving is on the right side of the road.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda. Yes, I remember well which side you drive on, but I've experienced that in many places.
DeleteI do enjoy these glimpses into your world.
ReplyDeleteMM, thanks.
Delete"I don't know where I was when I took this photo" features the gardens outside the entrance to Sunbury station, with the bus interchange behind.
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Thanks Marcus. What a wonderful effort by locals.
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