December Theme Day: Bridges
posted by Kerry-Anne
For today's theme, we could have shown you one of the covered pedestrian bridges over the highway, or a pretty little wooden bridge over a forest stream, or the romantic old Woodbridge Island bridge... but instead we decided to post something that would bring a smile to the face of every Capetonian reading this: a collage featuring the unfinished highway bridges on the Foreshore.We love these bridges - they've become a feature over the past 20 years, and despite what we may say to the contrary, if the truth be told, we'd all be rather sorry to see them completed. Where else would bands shoot cool music videos? Where else would graffiti artists go to express themselves? How else would you explain to people how to get to your guesthouse? And, honestly, what else could have been an appropriate setting for the final scene of this little movie?
No, there's nothing to be debated: the bridges must stay. ;-)
There are 128 blogs around the world participating in today's theme day. Click on the links below to visit them:
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15 Comments:
Bridges in process. :)Good choice for theme day.
Well, I'm not a Capetonian and yet your post did bring a smile to my face! Nice post! :)
Not just Capetonians, anyone that has been to the city. It's the easiest way, other than the mountain, to get one's bearings.
an excellent and cheery tale - lets hope they become a monument to incompleted highways.
A great collection of bridges.
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I second Fénix and Jenty. Love your collection.
Love your tounge in cheek post!
Even if Í am a Napleonian ;-)
Love your choice. Must be a South African thing. We had one of these for years, but I think it's finally been completed. Will check next time I'm in that area.
$ for the price of 1 - excellent!
Hi from Albuquerque Daily Photo! Almost bridges. This did make me smile!
hehe, they MUST be a South African thing, we also have one! cool choice, i was wondering if you were going to show the covered ones over the N2 and explain the sport of dodgem!
Don't worry: the works of our Pantheon lasted only for 284 years (1682-1966)...
Lovely collection of bridge photos.
I wanted to describe the White Porcelain Duck I photographed this morning. I did put a picture of it on my Birds Blog as it is a new species I think.
quite the statement!
Wow! Great photos. I thought our politicians were slow in funding but 20 years to complete a bridge!!
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