Library left Mortlock to the right

I have neglected my iPhone in recent weeks and it has been complaining, so I thought I would see if it still took photos. First up was Kit Kat who was not all pleased to be woken up during a mid morning snooze in a quiet corner of the outside cat run, which the rabbit thinks it owns. Quite spoiled the lot of them. This little haven of 9m by 7.5 m and 3 metres high is fully enclosed with plenty of natural and filtered light plus suitable walk ways all over to amuse the cats.

On my leisurely stroll around the town this afternoon I had the pleasure of seeing and listening to Lemorai who were busking in the Mall. A local duet and outstanding musicians. Oscar Asbanu born in West Timor and living in Adelaide since he was 15, plays the Yidaki - or didgeridoo as well as Djembe, Kul-kul, and the Ago-go bell among other instruments. He plays any combination of three at the same time - amazing to watch and listen too. Gypsy Kat is a classical violinist with Honours from the University of Adelaide. They play traditional Greek, Middle Eastern , Turkish, Asian, African, Indian and Australian indigenous music. Proceeds from busking and CD sales goes to a charity they started in West Timor (The KOA MAU Foundation).
While I was listening to them perform I got this shot in with the iPhone. I was swapping phone and camera today. A little later I looked around again and saw this women standing back and watching and listening to Lemorai with great interest. I got another shot in quickly with the phone. She stood there for a full 30 minutes unmoving and then walked up and bought a CD. Time was getting on so I made my way to North Terrace to see what was on at the museums and galleries. Must be a blip in them me thinks.

William Ranson Mortlock (1821-1884) arrived with his wife, son & grandson in South Australia on the Imaum of Muscat on 9 November 1843. The Mortlocks left significant and lasting legacies, not least being the Mortlock Library which is attached to the right of the State Library and contains the entire history of South Australia and just about every hand written and or printed document ever made in SA. It is a fantastic building inside and out. There are always several displays and exhibitions going on and its a great place to visit. Obviously I was there today.

All in all a good day. Back to the grind tomorrow.

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