Well I'm back home. I had good flights, managing a bit of sleep on each one. And I had a good first night's sleep. This first week back I will be saying "This time last week". I got very behind with my holiday blogging, so I'm doing a bit of catching up.
Anzac Square was opened in 1930. It is the State War Memorial of Queensland, a significant public and historical site dedicated to the men and women who have served their country in conflict and in peace since the Boer War.
I think these are Boab trees
The spectacular Shrine of Remembrance
with the beautiful Eternal Flame burning in the centre,
which unfortunately you can't see in my photo.
"In memory of the Queensland heroes who
fell in the South African War 1899 - 1902"
Although it's in the heart of the CBD Anzac Square is a lovely quiet place
to stand and reflect, stroll through or sit for a while.
∼ Be safe and well∼
Polly x
Remembrance draws us together though the centuries pass in time.
ReplyDeleteIt does Marie.
DeleteAnzac Square looks like a fittingly beautiful tribute. I like that there is a statue to the heroism of war nurses too.
ReplyDeleteI liked that too. It has a beautiful serenity about it.
DeleteLovely. The shrine is spectacular, indeed!
ReplyDeleteI tried to get a video of the flame but it just didn't work, I couldn't get close enough.
DeleteAll looks very beautiful. I'm glad you managed to get some sleep on the flights. I've just arrived in the States and didn't get any.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a good time.
DeleteIt's a very beautiful square. The Shrine of Remembrance is most impressive. I also like the statue depicting the war nurses.
ReplyDeleteThe one with the nurse is beautiful.
DeleteThe shrine of remembrance and the eternal flame are especially beautiful. I'm so glad you were able to have a very long visit with your daughter. That's a long way to go for a short one! Welcome home, Polly. I hope the jet lag isn't impossible!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jeanie. I'm amazed at how well I got back into UK time with no jet lag :-)
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