Christmas & New Year's Trip Part I

Traveling...??? Who hate traveling? Who can't stand to sit for long hours flight? Pity those people. I love to travel. I love to experience new places that I never been yet. Well, developed countries are better.

Last year tripped started from 21 Dec '08 - 5 Jan '09. Almost two weeks, but then we only spent about 10 days in Australia. We (my three aunts, cousin, and Dave) took morning flight to Singapore. We reached Singapore about 10 am. Then, we went to vivoCity, as our flight to OZ was at 11 plus at night. VivoCity is a good place to shop and hang out.

Dave is excited "Christmas Tree" ...


@ VivoCity Park


We reached Melb on 22 Dec at noon. We took skybus (return fare AUD26) to city and walk to Atlantis (Best Western) Hotel at Spencer St. We stayed there for 3 Nights. It's quite comfy and the room is not as small as what I read in the review. We booked 2 rooms, and in 1 of the rooms we have 2 rooms. It's pretty much like an apartment except that we don't have the kitchen in there. *sigh This is the only trip that I didn't have time to take the hotels pictures.

Once we reached the hotel, we went for Yarra river cruise. It's not that good. We supposed to join the Williamstown cruise. But, the last cruise left at 2.30. We were too late. The cruise wasn't that fun, as the view wasn't that great. We took harbor view. After the cruise, we went for a walk in the city. Walk to Crowne Casino. Take pictures here and there....


Crown Casino @ SouthBank


23 Dec went to QVM (Queen Victoria Market). It's pretty much like China town at Petaling Street in KL, Malaysia. The difference is, I am bored with KL and Oz still very new to me. So, we went there to explore and we bought some souvenirs and we apparently we didn't have time to explore other sections. The reason was we have to rushed back to the hotel for City tour to Phillip Island.



It's daylight saving in Oz. That's why 8 am still very bright. In order to see the penguins, we had to wait till 9.05 pm. The penguins weren't that much on that day. They are quite small also. But, one thing for sure. They are cute. Especially when they walk. I kinda feel that when Dave walks, he's pretty much like penguin. About to fall down and unbalance. ^^

On the way to Phillip Island, we stopped by to see some Kangaroos n Koala. We couldn't hug Victoria Koala as it's poisoning? I am not sure what is the reason as I forgot what did the guide told us. ^^ I kinda feel that Kangaroos are similar to dogs...?? Lol...

24 Dec was the trip to Ballarat. It's a nice place, but the elders don't like it here. Well, Dave didn't like it also as it's too hot. He got grumpy :(
Thus, I didn't have chance to enjoy it. However, I love it there. Especially the scenes in making gold bar and how people found gold. It's a gold mining place.

I love this day the best, 25 Dec. It's Christmas and we had out Great Ocean Road trip. Gosh. I love the town; I love the view. Speechless...
Merry Christmas everyone...

My baby-sitter in Melb... Thanks Bro... (A cousin of mine)


Otw to GOR ~ Is that a pigeon there..??




GOR






Love this scene the best...