August 18, 2002 .... I went to the Museum of Contemporary Art.  I really enjoyed myself there!  It was nice b/c one part of it had the history of many countries such as the U.S., Australia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Iraq, South Africa, Indonesia, etc. portrayed by photographs.  There were these black & white photographs with captions to explain what was occurring in history.  I felt that the pictures for Iraq were interesting.  First off, there were only really 3 pics.  Secondly, the captions acknowledged that the wastern media had failed to report on many things when it came to the country of Iraq.  I took a picture of this caption below (before realizing that pics were not allowed)!  Opps.
		Oh yes, I also saw the Sydney Opera House for the first time today!  It was a bad morning though... raining cats and dogs.  I was disappointed at the weather b/c I couldn't go on the cruise or walk to the Botanical Gardens.  Grr.  I went on the Opera House tour today... paid about 11 bucks (i love how u can get everything for a cheaper price if ur a student), and went on the tour.  On the tour, I met two women who were also from the states!  They were from Kansas and had just come into Sydney today.  How typical - the first thing they do is run to the Opera House!  I'm glad I didn't do the typical thing... I waited two whole days before I even went close to the Opera House!  I learned a lot on the Opera House tour, and I've just realized that I'll have to make a new journal for OZ in which I can place brochures and such.  We took a tour of the Drama Theater (huge room), Concert Hall (bigger room!), and Opera House.  Brief info: General Opera House Info.:      built for 102 million dollars      2,300 events per year in House      600 staff members      used as performing arts center, tourism, and functions      ceramic tiles on surface of roof from Sweden      glass (2000 sheets) from France Drame Theater:      544 seats      acoustic theater      ceiling is refrigerated      50 ft wide stage      carpet on floor      first 3 rows of seats below sea level Concert Hall:      biggest hall in house      2,679 seats Opera House:      1,547 seats      deep stage which stretches to 82 ft back
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