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Published: March 18th 2006
Federation Square, Opening Ceremony
Tried to do a bit of a 'Where's Wally?' in this picture, see if you can find myself and Danny amongst the crowd...*Note* - I will add some photos for you all when I meet up with my big bro and use his lovely laptop in a few days 😊
Labour Day, 13th March...Katie, Danny, Sarah and I went to Earthcore in the park. There was such a mixture of people, with plenty of illuminous ravers some sporting the latest bunny rabbit outfits...oh I love the diversity at festivals and the fact that no one cares, makes me smile 😊 Anyway, first on was Schpongle who I now absolutely love. His Dj set was full of cultural influence, kept going by a steady beat for everyone to dance away to. I thought he was going to be really young but he looked about 60! Throughout the sunny day Danny and I wandered about the different stages that were situated on hills in cute little teepee tents. The day finished after dark with Infected Mushroom. There were so many people watching and going mental to the sheer intensity of their live set. Amazing...
I moved to the city of Melbourne after Earthcore 😊 I truly love this city. The atmosphere with the commonwealth games being on is buzzing. It's quite difficult sometimes
Hardcore Drum and Bass stage at Earthcore...
These tent stages we either side of the main stage, up on hills with the city in the background. Was strange to think all this craziness was happening behind bars just next to the city... to walk down the street though...
I watched the opening ceremony at Federation Square. There were heaps of people, some with blankets and food and drinks. It felt so good to actually be there for the start of the games. The ceremony was shown on a big screen and it was so lovely to be told what country people around me were from by when they cheered. England however didn't get many cheers, although there were some guys at the very front who had a massive St.Georges flag reading 'Essex Boys on Tour'...made me realise where I'm from... The moment Australia came on though was loud, just like when everyone rose to sing the Australian National anthem. It was strange seeing the fireworks above and behind me, shooting off of all the tall buildings, and then seeing an aerial view of it as well on the big screen. Really gave me a pinch of realisation as to where I was, that I am actually in Melbourne for this occassion and not viewing it through a box back home.
As well as the games going on, there is also Festival Melbourne, which has free events of dance, drama, music and art going on around the city. The other night I went to see Jimmy Cliff at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. He was sooooo good! I recognised so many of the songs but didn't realise he sang them. Me, danny and this guy called Ross from Korea who's in my dorm were dancing away just like the rest of the massive crowd. Everyone walked away with an air of happiness, I love that about concerts, especially open air ones...
Tonight was my last night in Melbourne, I went to watch Talvin Singh (so good) with my dearest Katie and dearest Danny. I'm going to miss meeting up and being with them so so much. I have had the best time here in Melbourne with them. It seems so strange that I won't see Katie for I don't know how long...I will miss her...I didn't want to say goodbye but of course we had to and shared a beautiful hug (hugs are the best) I will of course see Danny boy though when I go to New Zealand! Where I will stay at his house and have his ensuite bedroom all to myself! ahahaha 😊
Goodbye to all that has been, my own personal Melbourne...
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It looked great on tv, must have been amazing however closing ceromnys are supposed to be even better. Hope you are missing us all still! ha , like as if! Look forward to the photos sis...joshua really enjoys them...speak soon, lov u mmmmmwahhh pib