There's light at the end of the (Mirazozo) tunnel

Suffering from January blues? Feeling a bit depressed about being back at work so soon after the summer holidays? Sighing with nostalgia at the thought of those lazy summer afternoons on the beach, with a great book in one hand and a chilled mojito diet coke in the other?

I know the feeling...

Indulging my inner child at Mirazozo

Thank God for Sydney in January, with fabulous events such as the Sydney Festival and St George Open Air Cinema providing lots of options for an inspiring night out.

If you're looking for a sure-fire remedy to lift your spirits and help you get over your 'January blues', I strongly recommend you pay a visit to the Mirazozo inflatable wonderland at the Sydney Opera House forecourt. 

Stepping into that walk-in giant sculpture is a fantastic visual experience - very 'Alice-in-Wonderland-meets-2001-a-Space-Odyssey'.

Think 1300 square metres of tunnels, pods and domes - all lit in bright colours, with thin rays of light shining through. The structure or 'luminaria' created by British-born, French resident Alan Parkinson is made of coloured plastic that's just a millimetre thick, which is thin enough so natural light can pass through it, yet tough enough to withstand thousands of visitors (Parkinson's four 'luminaria' have been seen by nearly 2 million people in 37 countries).

The whole experience is quite relaxing, and people who've visited Mirazozo liken it to being inside a womb, or a futuristic cathedral of light and colour.

And at only $10, tickets are cheaper than Prozac but hurry up, Mirazozo closes this coming Thursday (January 27). For more info and to purchase tickets, visit the Sydney Opera House website.

So tell me, dear reader, what secret weapon brightens your mood when you're feeling a bit down after the holidays?

 

Comments

[Suellen_Hughes]

Hi Miriam,
Thanks for sharing your views and photos of Mirazozo. I went on the weekend with my husband and our 6yr old. We all loved it. Didn't really know what to expect so it was a lovely surprise to walk into all that light and colour.
Highly recommended.

[Catherine White]

Thanks Myriam, I will be sure to check it out, as it appears to be right up my surreal ally. :-)

[Richard Tulloch]

Hi Myriam,

Liked your Mirazozo post (and enjoyed Mirazozo myself). You walking/eating tours look great too. Excellent posts on the picnic spots, which I shall now start working my way through.

Have you put daggy old Petersham on the list yet?

http://richardtulloch.wordpress.com/2011/01/19/petersham-sydney-sights-for-a-stay-at-home-traveller/

[MT]

C'est bon de te retrouver sur ton blog, et avec de splendides images en + ! Mirazozo devrait venir un peu chez nous, égayer notre propre "January blues", un mois interminable, d'au moins 45 jours gris, froids et pluvieux!
Merci, ça fait du bien

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This place seems amazing to be at. The various lovely colours will give you a delightful feel at this fabulous place. This is among the many goodies Sydney offers for its respected visitors.
http://www.travelhouseuk.co.uk/flights/australia_newzealand/Sydney.htm