Around about the time we/I realised that we/I had taken a wrong turn to land us on the salubrious forecourt of the Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, the heavens opened with some seriousness. Ascending some stairs which were in danger of becoming waterfalls, we spotted a coffee shop in which we ate cake and drank refreshments whilst awaiting the abatement of the downpour.
Downpour completed, we made our way onwards past the other side of the Thorpedo's Pool to the Museum, where after a little fuss we were able to book in our ponchos to the cloakroom and proceed into the Powerhouse.
We cruised around in there for a good few hours, exploring the cavernous spaces filled with steam trains, aeroplanes, spaceships and huge machines.
Eloise took it upon herself to draw a picture, so I turned my back for five minutes to look at a nearby exhibit, and she legged it.
A nice Museum lady brought her back. Non-panic over.
Later, in the space-ship hall, she legged it again, and the same lady brought her back again.
Later still, near the Interactive Playground of Electronic Amazement, she hoofed it once more, and the same lady reunited us once more.
Later still, we saw our lady and she just gave the urchin a look that said "No running away, you."
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