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  • 2015 Sydney: Auburn Cherry Blossom Festival

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    Last Saturday, we went to Auburn to see the Cherry Blossom festival. I’ve been in Sydney for more than 2 years now but it is only this year that we found out about this festival. We went to Cowra Japanese Gardens believing that’s the only place we can see cherry blossoms and almost authentic Japanese…

  • 2014 Sydney: Sculpture By The Sea

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    It’s been a blessing for me as well as the residents of Sydney to appreciate nature at its best. Here in Sydney, we have the luxury of enjoying the surroundings free of charge. It is kept clean and well maintained. You just have to know where to go and what to see in this beautiful…

  • 2014 Sydney: Festival of the Winds

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    Last weekend, we went to Bondi beach to be part of the Festival of the Winds. Finally!!! Beautiful weather after months of rainy days! It was my first time to go to this event and so I was excited. I was with Andrew, Reg and Teejay and we just took the train going there. It’s not…

  • 2014 Sydney: Sydney Royal Easter Show

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    Our easter celebration is not yet finished. After the morning mass, I went home and got some stuff and went straight to the Olympic Park. Every Easter, they have this event in celebration of Australian culture. The Sydney Royal Easter Show enjoy a lot of things such as agricultural competitions, animal shows, entertainment, carnival, shopping and…

  • Sydney Fish Market

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    I just had a great lunch today at Sydney Fish Market. This is very much similar to Dampa in the Philippines but Aussie style. There are a number of seafood companies inside the market but we chose to eat at Doyle’s. We had a seafood platter consist of Fish and Chips, a Half Lobster, Calamari,…

  • Last few days in Australia

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    2010-01-03 ~ 2010-01-05 Until the last day of our stay in Australia, we still manage to explore the wonders of the country. We first went to Central Coast then up to Hunter Valley to see the vineyard. 1. The Entrance It is a district center and town of the Central Coast NSW. It occupies an…

  • 2010 Australia Day 12: Blue Mountains

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    2010-01-02 We’re back on track. We are off to Blue Mountains this day. Our itenerary includes riding the Steam Train in Zigzag Railway, Hassans Look out where we are to see rock formations and overlooking Australia, The Three Sisters and to the wine center of Australia, in Hunter Valley. It took us around 3 hours…

  • Welcome 2010!

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    2010-01-01 This year, I’ve experienced a one of a kind New Year’s celebration. We were under the Harbour Bridge and overlooking the Sydney Opera House in Australia! Australia’s celebration is unique, they gather in nearby spots of the Harbour bridge to see the fireworks. Unlike in the Philippines, we all have our own display of…

  • Christmas in Sydney

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    This is my first time to celebrate Christmas out of the country and away from my family and loved ones (though I am with my mom and half of my extended family) and it’s kinda exciting and at the same time somehow sad because Christmas in the Philippines is really happier compared to all countries…

  • 2009 Australia Day 3: Koalas and Kangaroos

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    2009-12-24 pandesal and corned beef for breakfast We had pandesal and cornedbeef with pancakes for breakfast. The pandesal was given to us from our visitors last night who is living in the Filipino Community here in Australia, known as the Blacktown. Later, we will be going there for our wildlife adventure. For breakfast, Tito Reg…