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xo, jill
From the Hip Friday features photos taken without the use of a viewfinder. If you have a photograph that was taken from the hip you’d like to share here, please contact me!
It took us a few laps around town but eventually we came upon good ol’ Larry the Lobster. The idea for Larry was first conceived in the mid 1970s and after six months of construction he was completed in 1979. Standing at 17 meters, Larry is reportedly one of the more impressive of Australia’s Big Things. The story goes that he was never meant to be quite so large. The plans were marked out in feet but the developer began building according to meters. Who knows if that’s the truth but it’s a funny story, nonetheless.
Now you can visit Larry and have a meal at his nearby seafood restaurant. The food is supposed to be pretty good if you like that sort of thing. Just don’t try to use the bathroom without making a purchase or leaving a donation. There are plenty of signs letting you know it’s not appreciated.
Big Thing: The Big Lobster aka Larry the Lobster
Location: Kingston, South Australia
Rating: 
I grabbed a juice.
xo, jill
Turns out I was so busy during this trip that I barely even turned on my camera. All I got are these photos of Frannie’s balcony that I took while watering her flowers.
Mike, Allan, Hannah, and I headed over to cool down from the heat and enjoy the new water slides. We weren’t the only ones with that idea. The crew of the Amazing Race was also there waiting for the teams to arrive.
I used my underwater camera and attempted to get a few action shots on my favorite slide… but well, mostly what I got was Allan!
It was a fun day with good friends. I’m glad we were all able to create so much fun during our somewhat stressful experience in UAE.
xo, jill
Thanks, Mike!
xo, jill
From the Hip Friday features photos taken without the use of a viewfinder. If you have a photograph that was taken from the hip you’d like to share here, please contact me!
A few weeks ago I came across this little video of the Grade 3 Kiva Ninjas. What a powerful way to bring the “real world” into the classroom. Good work, Ninjas!
xo, jill
