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Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens

01/05/201801/05/2018 James O'Brien

There’s something really terrific about being a tourist in your own town, especially on a weekday. On weekends, the area around Circular Quay is full of both tourists and locals enjoying the space. But on a weekday, most of the locals are still at work, so it’s just you and the tourists.… Read the rest “Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens”

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Helene Schmitz artwork in the Mariatorget T-bana in Stockholm
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Stockholm Metro Art, Tunnelbana

28/07/201518/04/2017 James O'Brien

I love how the Swedish subway is more than just advertising. As you’ll see elsewhere on the internet

The Stockholm subway system is said to be the world’s longest art exhibit – 110 kilometers long.Traveling by subway is like traveling through an exciting story that extends from the artistic pioneers of the 1950s to the art experiments of today.

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Botanic Gardens, Canberra
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Canberra Botanic Gardens

25/01/201520/12/2015 James O'Brien

I learned more about Australian plants in an hour walking around the Botanic Gardens, Canberra than I think I’ve learned in my life. Although I was a member of the Gould League as a child, most of the detail about banksias and grevilleas has never really sunk in.… Read the rest “Canberra Botanic Gardens”

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  1. James O'Brien on Hairdresser Rehabilitation10/12/2023

    I'll drop Bill Shorten an email, but I suspect not :)

  2. Ross on Hairdresser Rehabilitation10/12/2023

    I’d check if this newfound ‘indulgence’, I mean rehabilitation service is on the NDIS schedule ;-)

  3. James O'Brien on Ondskan – Evil08/12/2023

    Many thanks for the recommendation. Will check it out.

  4. Fazrin Jamal on Ondskan – Evil07/12/2023

    Swedish broadcaster, TV4, produced 6 episodes of Ondskan. Just finished watching the last episode and it's equally good. You should…

  5. James O'Brien on National Art School Grad Show05/12/2023

    As well as the art, the NAS has wonderful historic buildings.

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