Sculptures by the Sea Pt.2

Another sweeping view of Bondi Beach. On the left of the picture, one can see people walking, ant-like, by the rocky shore.

There was more to see than the results of the various artists: plants that are clinging to the meagre rocks, the changes that Bondi went through since the European people arrived, and the present day activities.

Bondi Beach has changed over the years since the new settlers arrived.

In the beginning, Bondi Beach was just that, a sandy, long beach with sand dunes in the background. Then people discovered the beach and the surf and used it first without any amenities. During the twenties and thirties, it slowly  changed into what it is today.

While walking along the crowded path we saw a sign that amused us.

What are they up to. we were wondering. Working below the waves. Later we found more signs that gave us an answer.

There was even an artist in residence. She was busy creating a mosaic on the rocks that lay there for aeons.

There weren’t only bare rocks but there were also  signs that life was hanging on on those bare rocks.

A flowering plant found a home at the base of an old, rusty pipe.

A little corner full of flowers

 

 

A plant with giant leaves had found a new home

 

A single flower starting out a new existence

 

This bush was once alive and looked more like some of  the sculptures nearby: a symbol of the passing of time 

We had seen enough that day.  We were tired  and were heading home on a nearly empty train.