Friday, September 18, 2009 ; 18:20 {♥}
I have been neglecting my blog for so long! I shall blog about my trips, one by one. Shall start with my Aussie work trip. Although I've been to several cities in Australia (Canberra, Bundaberg, Brisbane, Gladstone) during this trip, I only remember 2 cities: Sydney and Rockhampton. It was like a mad rush and I couldn't remember the rest. Sign of old age?
Sydney is a beautiful place. It's very much like Singapore and Hong Kong (the extremely steep roads, like they are built on hills). The only difference is, Sydney is much more diversified in terms of the skin colour of people. I know, it's not easy for a Singaporean to accept the fact that Australia is more multi-cultural than us, but it's true.
And I'm highly fascinated by their standard of Chinese food. Much better than Singapore. Peking duck was super satisfying, and fried lamb is superb! I miss Australia's Chinese food!
The view from my hotel room.
The Opera House looks gorgeous, day and night.
Breakfast by this beach.
This is something very lacking in Singapore. We have everything so urbanised, so "electronic", we forgot the simplest pleasures of staring at the waves coming in and out. Just look at East Coast Park, it's so developed and packed with restaurants out to make money out of Ang Mohs. I'm not saying Singapore is no good, we are just too small to have this kind of luxury.
Me and the Harbour Bridge on a Saturday.
Was loitering around on this particular Saturday with nothing in mind. The feeling was quite shiok. For those who doesn't know me well, while I like quality time with friends, I like quality "me-time" too. I literally feel the air I was breathing in, feeling the pulse of this big city.
Me resting in front of the Opera House.
I sat there. Observed people. Talked to people. Pestered some to help me take photos. Made a friend who took a photo with me. Was offered a cigarette but I declined the offer. The days spent in Sydney were fulfilling, not to mention shopping at Supre. Oops!
The last stop of the trip: Rockhampton aka Rockie!
There's always this saying: more Singaporeans know about Rockhampton as compared to Australians. I totally agree! Our fathers/ brothers/ sons/ grandsons are being sent to Rockhampton every year for military exercises. People in Rockhampton practically treat Singaporeans like their own. They listen to our National Day Songs, and actually like those songs! *amused*
The Wreck Point.
No further information on this place due to lack of sleep. If you are interested, please wiki yourself. Thanks.
Seagulls and French Fries.
The seagulls are capable of beaking the french fries way before they land on the ground. They are so obedient and well disciplined they only fight for those food you throw away or abandon. They do not pinch food on the table or in your hands. My boss started to throw fries near my feet. But the seagulls somehow knew that 1 metre radius around a human being is forbidden. Cool!
Me and the coast line and the new cowboy hat made of rabbit fur.
Ewwwwwww!
Everytime I go to another country, i learn something new about my own beloved country. Most of the time, I realised what I've been taking for granted back home and learn how to appreciate home. This time round, it's no exception.
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