Welcome to the 'Turkish capital of Sydney', Auburn. Also home to Chinese, Vietnamese, Lebanese,
Somalian, Indian, Pakistani, Afghan - and a large population of Peafowl (Peacocks being the male
of the species).
The incredible cultural diversity is certainly interesting but what really struck me was:
• A little piece of Istanbul in the middle of Sydney suburbia, in the shape of the Auburn Gallipoli
Mosque
• A large chunk of green in the form of the Auburn Botanic Gardens, including a Japanese Zen
garden and a whole lot of freely wandering, feather shaking Peacocks...
Part 1: The mosque
Istanbul in Sydney
the Imam and the faithful
pencils and books
traditions
Turkey all over
Part 2: The gardens
green
the swan of Auburn
shake your tail feather
Arabic to Zen
open for business
bridging the gap
eyes are everywhere
crown feathers
black and white
S is for spectacular
B is for beautiful
Part 3: The roses
nice roses David
rose Turkish Delight, before and after
Part 4: Other delights
Department of Joy
No 9
Lebanese sweets and Chinese herbs
rust and lace
Mary Street
flowers in the window
true colours
sweet suburbia
circles
one and all
Beauty... Auburn has loads of it, in the gardens, the mosque, the people. And the little bits of faded
suburbia that are just hanging in there.
You might like to visit...
The Auburn Gallipoli Mosque, 15-19 North Parade (contact them prior to visiting)
The Auburn Botanic Gardens, corner of Chisholm & Chiswick Roads
8 Mary Street (heritage listed house)
Real Turkish Delight (and chocolates), 1/3-5 Station Road
Al Sofra (cheap and cheerful Turkish food), 35 Auburn Road
Mado Cafe (coffee and ice cream), 63 Auburn Road
Next week? After hanging around in the West these past three weeks, it's probably time we headed
elsewhere. Maybe North. See you then.
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