Monday, April 7, 2025

Tiki tour day 3

Today was a day in Ballarat. We went to the Central Deborah Gold Mine site where the talking Vintage tram left from. We went a few stops on the tram and then got off near the Bendigo Woollen Mills
Part of the Woollen Mills


This was the Cafe at the tram stop.



Waiting for the tram



We got off at the Chinese Joss house, sadly it was closed so we could not go in, a photo over the fence has to do and no stamp for the Australian Adventure Passport.






Inside the tram
We got off at the city centre and had a wander along the main street
Lots of beautiful old buildings here and parks too.
We went to the art gallery after having a cuppa and a piece of gf slice


There was an exhibition of work, photos, letters and bathroom contents belonging to Frida Kahlo, it was an amazing experience. We spent several hours walking around reading and looking.




Frida's sewing kit and a doll she made


Reproductions of photos taken of Frida



Her clothes


It was amazing that these things were locked away for many years. The clothes were beautiful, lots of embroidery and embellishment made with Chinese fabrics purchased at the market. (I think in San Francisco).
In another part of the gallery we saw some modern works and clothes












I think that is enough from me today.
Happy stitching. 
















6 comments:

  1. What a fun day - so many interesting things to see!

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  2. 😊How wonderful Sue. Your photos are great - what a cool gallery. xx

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  3. What an amazing exhibition! Am so jealous. Love the tram too but what a shame about the Joss house. xx

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  4. Looks like you gals are really having a great time!

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  5. It was an amazing exhibition! It was a good city to stay the extra night at - plenty to do.

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  6. What a great way to spend the day. So much to see. The Freda exhibition was a nice bonus.

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