This week Canberrans were introduced to Skywhale. A $300 000 hot air balloon commissioned for the 100th birthday celebrations.
At first (second and third) glance, I thought it was ridiculous. I'm not against a balloon, however for something that is supposed to be celebrating Canberra's birthday, I may have thought a link to the city would be a prerequisite.
I've seen it (on tv) and heard about it constantly this week and I think its growing on me - its actually kind of nice to have Canberra being talked about in terms of a fun balloon rather than boring government.
So what do you think? Was it money well spent??
www.news.com.au/travel/australia/lo...erra-anniversary/story-e6frfq89-1226638931846
At first (second and third) glance, I thought it was ridiculous. I'm not against a balloon, however for something that is supposed to be celebrating Canberra's birthday, I may have thought a link to the city would be a prerequisite.
I've seen it (on tv) and heard about it constantly this week and I think its growing on me - its actually kind of nice to have Canberra being talked about in terms of a fun balloon rather than boring government.
So what do you think? Was it money well spent??
www.news.com.au/travel/australia/lo...erra-anniversary/story-e6frfq89-1226638931846