Rachel Bunder
@aduckismyfiend.bsky.social
Last stop was the walk way between Martin place station and Hunter street, Muru Giligu or Path of Light. This isn’t really something special for Sydney Open, it’s always open. The lights and music change depending on the people walking through
November 2, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Last stop was the walk way between Martin place station and Hunter street, Muru Giligu or Path of Light. This isn’t really something special for Sydney Open, it’s always open. The lights and music change depending on the people walking through
Second last stop was St James Church. They also have bell ringers but they had just finished practice then I got there
November 2, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Second last stop was St James Church. They also have bell ringers but they had just finished practice then I got there
I walked past the mint and Hyde park barracks. I had stopped at the mint earlier for food, they do a great citrus lamington
November 2, 2025 at 6:49 AM
I walked past the mint and Hyde park barracks. I had stopped at the mint earlier for food, they do a great citrus lamington
I tried to see the Australasian Royal college of physicians, but you needed to book a tour which I had not.
November 2, 2025 at 6:47 AM
I tried to see the Australasian Royal college of physicians, but you needed to book a tour which I had not.
I walked past the state library, too many things to see so I didn’t go in
November 2, 2025 at 6:45 AM
I walked past the state library, too many things to see so I didn’t go in
And more portraits. No portraits of Billy Hughes though, no one wants to claim him
November 2, 2025 at 6:41 AM
And more portraits. No portraits of Billy Hughes though, no one wants to claim him
Some portraits in Parliament House
November 2, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Some portraits in Parliament House
State Parliament House: somehow I’ve never been in
November 2, 2025 at 5:15 AM
State Parliament House: somehow I’ve never been in
The Lucy Coburg Nightingale Museum: Lucy Coburg was a nurse trained under Nightingale and was sent to Sydney after a request for trained nurses. Now part of the eye hospital grounds
November 2, 2025 at 3:41 AM
The Lucy Coburg Nightingale Museum: Lucy Coburg was a nurse trained under Nightingale and was sent to Sydney after a request for trained nurses. Now part of the eye hospital grounds
The Fullerton Hotel who occupies the old GPO building.
November 2, 2025 at 3:08 AM
The Fullerton Hotel who occupies the old GPO building.
The science house. Use to house the professional science body until they moved to Canberra. Not sure what it is used for now
November 2, 2025 at 2:47 AM
The science house. Use to house the professional science body until they moved to Canberra. Not sure what it is used for now
St. Phillip’s is excellent. I got there when bell ringers are practicing. It is probably the only church with an open bellfry
November 2, 2025 at 2:04 AM
St. Phillip’s is excellent. I got there when bell ringers are practicing. It is probably the only church with an open bellfry
A brief stop at the National trust building. They have an art gallery and a cafe which are normally open on the weekends, so I will come back another time
November 2, 2025 at 1:47 AM
A brief stop at the National trust building. They have an art gallery and a cafe which are normally open on the weekends, so I will come back another time
Observatory hill is my next stop. It is an excellent place, but they could do so much more with the space. Lots of empty rooms, not much information on the things they have
November 2, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Observatory hill is my next stop. It is an excellent place, but they could do so much more with the space. Lots of empty rooms, not much information on the things they have
Parbury Ruins was my next stop. I had no idea that this existed. An 1820s cottage that had been discovered in 2000 when building apartments above. not often open to the public.
November 2, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Parbury Ruins was my next stop. I had no idea that this existed. An 1820s cottage that had been discovered in 2000 when building apartments above. not often open to the public.
Bonus deer head on a balcony
November 2, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Bonus deer head on a balcony
Hassel Studio is an architect firm that seems to do metro stations. Also in one of the old stores on Walsh bay
November 2, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Hassel Studio is an architect firm that seems to do metro stations. Also in one of the old stores on Walsh bay
Bangarra Dance Studios has gorgeous views of the harbour and were keen to tell me about being able to hire it as a venue space
November 2, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Bangarra Dance Studios has gorgeous views of the harbour and were keen to tell me about being able to hire it as a venue space
Create NSW, the former Metcalfe Bond stores. I forgot to grab photos for this one. Old storehouse that has been renovated into offices. Creative NSW manages a lot of the creative venue space in the city of Sydney
November 2, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Create NSW, the former Metcalfe Bond stores. I forgot to grab photos for this one. Old storehouse that has been renovated into offices. Creative NSW manages a lot of the creative venue space in the city of Sydney
Next stop is the Former Sydney Sailor’s home, a place where sailors could stay when not on board. It was used until the 1970s, then it was an arcade, now an event space
November 2, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Next stop is the Former Sydney Sailor’s home, a place where sailors could stay when not on board. It was used until the 1970s, then it was an arcade, now an event space
Next up is Gannon house. Built by a former convict, then builder it is in the rocks area and now a gallery.
November 2, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Next up is Gannon house. Built by a former convict, then builder it is in the rocks area and now a gallery.
Sydney open today! First stop if Sydney museum to pick up my wrist band, then on to the museum of contemporary art foundation hall.
November 2, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Sydney open today! First stop if Sydney museum to pick up my wrist band, then on to the museum of contemporary art foundation hall.
@snarkyplatypus.com even more delicious rendang iterations
October 18, 2025 at 11:38 AM
@snarkyplatypus.com even more delicious rendang iterations
#sotd Munlark Ash by Mihan Aromatics. Very smokey on the skin, definitely a bushfire quality to it, but a bit sweeter. Maybe also some crushed ant smell, not in a bad way.
October 12, 2025 at 6:49 AM
#sotd Munlark Ash by Mihan Aromatics. Very smokey on the skin, definitely a bushfire quality to it, but a bit sweeter. Maybe also some crushed ant smell, not in a bad way.