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I suppose that seeing as I talked about the Sydney Opera House, its only fair that I mention The Sydney Harbour Bridge , or "the coat hanger" , as it has been nicknamed. T he Sydney Harbour Bridge, also affectionately known as the 'Coathanger', was opened on March 19th 1932 by Premier Jack Lang , after six years of construction. Made of steel the bridge contains 6 million hand driven rivets. The surface area that requires painting is equal to about the surface area of 60 sports fields. The Bridge has huge hinges to absorb the expansion caused by the hot Sydney sun. You will see them on either side of the bridge at the footings of the Pylons. You can have a close hand look while you are in Sydney by visiting the South Eastern Pylon . It is a walking trip and recommended for the fit only. It is a longish walk to get to the base of the Pylon and then there are 200 steps to the top. Entry for adults is now $8.50 (23 June 2003), kids between 8 and 12 years

I am fascinated by the Sydney opera house.I mean,it is an amazing looking building.Its younger than me,and I have had the opportunity to dance on its stage many times.I have also had the privilege of watching friends perform there as well.This time of the year I really think that the vivid festival wouldn't be as good,and as popular,if the opera house wasn't there.The sails all lite up are an amazing sight. Heres some info from google about the Sydney Opera House. History of the Design The history surrounding the design and construction of the building became as controversial as its design. In 1956 the NSW Government called an open-ended international design competition and appointed an independent jury. The competition brief provided broad specifications to attract the best design talent in the world; it did not specify design parameters or set a cost limit. The main requirement of the competition brief was a design for two performance hall

Its that time of the year again,VIVID.I went on Wednesday night and saw some of it.I will be going again next Wednesday again to see the rest,and of coarse my partner in crime,Mena will be with me. Here are a couple from the other night.