Monday, August 25, 2014

OUR WORLD - Cemetery at a Sydney Suburb


On my last day in Sydney, my son dropped me of here
so I could take the cliff walk to Bronte beach 
while he and grandson went for their daily swim 
in the sea.

8 kilometres from the CBD of this multi-million city 
 is this historic old cemetery in the
suburb of Clovelly


it is extensive in size, covering two hillsides


mausoleums and an occasional palm tree 
vary the never ending gravestones


the whole is situated on prime real estate with extensive views
for the dead to enjoy


a pleasant and restful place for a protracted walk
with the occasional angel
to keep one company


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28 comments:

  1. JoAugust 25, 2014 at 3:52 AM

    Hi Arija, I'm back in Tz and will be visiting blogs again. I love cemeteries and although SA has restful and peaceful ones too, it's becoming too dangerous to visit them now. Great to see you were visiting with your family. Blessings Jo

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  2. KarlAugust 25, 2014 at 5:10 AM

    Hallo Arija, dieser Friedhof ist riesig, und mit einer solchen schönen Aussicht auch noch!

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  3. Little Wandering WrenAugust 25, 2014 at 5:44 AM

    I love this walk all the way to Bondi, I'm glad you were guided by the angels!
    Wren x

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    1. ArijaAugust 26, 2014 at 12:47 AM

      It was great doing it to Bronte Beach before I had to board the train to Adelaide again. Nice to stretch on's legs.

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  4. TexWisGirlAugust 25, 2014 at 6:56 AM

    wow! that looks HUGE!

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  5. WillowAugust 25, 2014 at 7:05 AM

    That is a cemetery in a prime view spot isn't it !

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  6. Reader WilAugust 25, 2014 at 8:25 AM

    I have never seen such an enormous cemetery

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  7. Reader WilAugust 25, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    Thanks for your visit and comment. The books of the Gnomes are also my favourites. If we should live in such a world, we would all be happy and peaceful.
    Wil, ABCW Team

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  8. Sylvia KAugust 25, 2014 at 8:50 AM

    A beautiful location indeed!! And it is big!! Lovely captures for the day as always, Arija! Hope your week is off to a great start!

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  9. Elephant's ChildAugust 25, 2014 at 12:40 PM

    Harbour views for the first and last time for many of the residents I suspect.
    And I have a weakness for cemeteries myself. The older the better.

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  10. Fun60August 25, 2014 at 12:54 PM

    I have never seen a cemetery as large as this.

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  11. eileeninmdAugust 25, 2014 at 2:42 PM

    A wonderful resting spot for the loved ones..What a pretty view and I love the angel.. It reminds me of a cemetery in Puerto Rico called the Santa Maria Magdalena, which also has a beautiful view of the water. Great shots, Arija!

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  12. AlAugust 25, 2014 at 4:42 PM

    What a beautiful cemetery - it certainly does have views to die for!

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  13. RajeshAugust 25, 2014 at 7:44 PM

    Wow! that is a very big cemetery.

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  14. maryaustriaAugust 25, 2014 at 8:46 PM

    Such a large cementery! Impressive! But it seems to be a nice place for a walk too! And the view is amazing!

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  15. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"August 25, 2014 at 10:58 PM

    I can see why it might have been called Clovelly. The original place of this name is in Cornwall and is built on a steep hillside leading down to the sea. It's also very beautiful but a mite crowded.

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    1. ArijaAugust 26, 2014 at 12:43 AM

      That certainly fits the bill John. It is on a sheer and rugged coast. Once I have learned howe to upload videos, you'll be able to see and hear it.

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  16. ElaineAugust 25, 2014 at 11:22 PM

    Some beautiful headstones, along with a great view. It doesn't look as if there would be any space left.

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    1. ArijaAugust 26, 2014 at 12:45 AM

      I thought so too but saw a new grave there. Maybe it was a family plot dating back a couple of centuries.

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  17. DianneAugust 26, 2014 at 1:51 AM

    What a peaceful site Arija ... complete with sea-views. Looks like Sydney put on it's best-face especially for you.

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  18. Bonny BonafillaAugust 26, 2014 at 2:36 AM

    What great photographs. You've captured the tranquility of this huge graveyard. I don't think I've ever seen such a large one. It looks quite surreal to see angels and palm trees side by side. Over here we tend to have rather gloomy yew trees. All the best, Bonny

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  19. Dies und DasAugust 26, 2014 at 4:40 AM

    Hier hat man aber den Toten einen schönen Platz ausgesucht ! Eine gigantische Anlage und schöne Bilder !
    Viele Grüße,
    Luis

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  20. Stewart MAugust 26, 2014 at 4:55 AM

    Nice view, even if the company is a bit dull!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  21. AnonymousAugust 26, 2014 at 6:14 AM

    What a huge cemetery - and such a lovely spot!

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  22. magiceyeAugust 26, 2014 at 7:05 AM

    Honoring the dead.

    Lovely images!

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  23. KarenAugust 26, 2014 at 9:15 AM

    That's a huge cemetery. Love the angel statue.

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  24. JoyfulAugust 27, 2014 at 12:36 AM

    Wow! That's quite the cemetery. I've always found it funny the way they sell cemetery plots with views. As if the dead will actually enjoy them but I guess it helps those who are left behind to have their loved ones in a beautiful space. x

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  25. Sallie (FullTime-Life)August 30, 2014 at 8:34 PM

    Beautiful ... I think the views are for those who visit ... those who need the sense of life ongoing (from the city view) and the peace of the sky above ....

    I'm impressed that your son and GS are able to swim daily in the ocean. Wow.

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