As part of the its activity to commemorate the centenary of the 11 November 1918 Armistice, which brought about the end of World War I, the Australian War Memorial opened its commemorative area for night-time viewing (up to 10pm) on a number of weekends running up 11 November 2018. This rare event allowed visitors to see the memorial in a different light. Again, as part of its commemorative programme visitors were also able to enjoy the Memorial’s temporary 62,000 Poppy Display by night. Continue reading “The Australian War Memorial At Night”
Longwood House – Napoleon’s Pad in the Tropics
Napoleon had been exiled to St Helena following his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Napoleon was not impressed with St Helena and on his first sighting of the island is said to have referred to it as ‘questa piedra maladetta’ – ‘this cursed rock’ – adding, ‘Better we had stayed in Egypt.’ Continue reading “Longwood House – Napoleon’s Pad in the Tropics”
The Rambling Wombat 