Outdoor Open AiR CiNemA

Since it "rarely" rains (knock on wood) here during summertime, Sydney-siders take advantage of this weather by setting up several open air cinema's in the park. It's a great way to have a picnic before the sun sets and once it does, watch one of your favorite flicks in the park.

We were again fortunate enough to live near the best cinema available as the screen was placed in the Botanical Garden's Bay (literally in the water) with the Opera House, Harbor Bridge and City Skyline acting as the backdrop.

We decided to watch a movie called "Goal" which was a story about a boys dream to play professional soccer and the obstacles and challenges he faces along the way. Because this show was already sold out, our only option was to watch it from the rocks behind the back of the cinema (also known as the poor man's seat) which is a fine option, only you don't get a proper seat.
20 minutes before the movie starts, a man approaches all of us in the back and tells us that he has 6 extra tickets available as he had some cancellation. Before he could ask if anyone wanted it, I was up on my feet thanking him for his generosity. I think you're going to have to rename us to "RIGHT PLACE, RIGHT TIME" because that how we feel some times. Once we entered the seated area, we discovered that this was actually the Australian Premiere of the movie and had the actual producers introduce the film!

The movie itself was decent but the experience of watching this movie with the opera house and bridge on one side, the city on your left and bats eating on top of you will last a lifetime....





- the lone asian