An Apple A Day

Freshly picked apple. Located just before approaching Bendigo. A huge Apple Orchard you will never miss it.

Really fresh and no wax. Hmmm. So crunchy....

Few type of apples you could find here.

They have names.

Anyway if you on your way to Bendigo don't forget to drop by. They don't only sell Apples but all other kinds of fruits and vegetables from their farm.

Bendigo - placement

Rented a car on Saturday. Felt it will be much comfortable and convenient for Anuar, sending him to Bendigo. First time I drove long distance journey. Three of us in the car including Zul and Anuar. Zul brought along his GPS made the journey much easier and the GPS also reminded me the speed limit. Each time I drove more that the limits, it will beeping. Huh... but at least I drove safely.

We reached Bendigo hospital about slightly more than one and a half hour. Anuar went and took the house key and off we went and search for the house. Fortunately we have the GPS it really help us a lot.

Not bad at all, nice furnished house. Not sure how much he paid for the rent but then It going to be cheap since it part of the hospital house for the doctors. He will stay with somebody else. Not sure who he/she is. Since he don't have own transport, he need to walk to the hospital. I assume it will take 15 to 20 minutes, sure he need the walk as part of his daily 'exercise routine'. :) . So all the best for my dear Anuar hope you will enjoy your stay in Bendigo for the next one year.

Sunset at Pier Station

Amazing. Breathtaking. Beautiful.
Sunset view at Station Pier, Port Melbourne

Queen Victoria Liner

Heard about the news one week earlier coincidentally while browsing Internet looking for current activities in Melbourne. The Arrival of Queen Victoria Liner at Station Pier and a firework display on the ship departure at night.

Am looking forward about the event. Interesting, one of the luxuries ship in the world is in town. Opportunity will not be missed.

Station Pier, Port Melbourne

Took tram line no 109 to Port Melbourne at Junction of Swanston Street and Colin Street. The journey took about 15 - 20 minutes. We reached at Station Pier 15 minutes to 7 pm. Still have plenty of time before the firework show.

So many people at Station Pier. Everybody want to see the Ship, Queen Victoria luxury liner. The ship harbor at the pier at 7.00 am.

It was a nice day yesterday, sunny and slightly winddy. Really nice. Fortunately we took a tram (anyway we don't have own transport), it was really pack yesterday.

Went took pictures of the ship and later find a nice spot for night pictures.

Queen Victoria Luxury Liner at Station Pier, Port Melbourne

The Queen Victoria Liner arrived at Station Pier, Port Melbourne at about 7 am. Melbourne was it first stop in Australia.

Had the opportunity to see the 'Huge Ship' and one of the luxuries liner in the world. Launched only last December at Southampton in Britain.

The 16-deck luxury liner is the second-largest Cunard ship.

Amazed with the size of the ship.

If you wish to have an experience traveling on this ship. You have to pay from $321 a night for a standard room to $2680 for a grand suite that covers about 200 square meters. Oh my god......

Not for me though, might spend for something else. But it was really great to see the second largest Cunard ship at Station Pier.

Queen Victoria Luxury Liner - The Departure

It time to go. After more than 12 hours docking at Station Pier, Port Melbourne it time for one of the luxuries liner in the world to go. Huge crowd at Port Melbourne, everybody wanted to see the ship departed.

Waiting anxiously and prepared to capture the 'historical moments'.

At 9.15pm, the ship stated to move accompanied by firework display.

The firework show lasted for about 15 minutes.

Great firework show as usual, and so long 'Queen Victoria'. Have a nice journey.

The Ultimate Task

From now onward, I will be occupied during weekdays not in campus but in Austin Health (Hospital), Heidelberg. Been waiting for this time and looking forward to start my ultimate task for my PhD project. Had our discussion on place and staffing for my study not to mention cotinuous budget. It was a great start today but still along way to go. I always pray I will have a smooth journey for my data collection. My supervisor and the cardiologist have been always helping me.

Daylight Moon

Moon appears during day time.

Footwear Hassle

I am always fussy when buying shoes. I will spend hours just to find a right shoes for me and even it will cost me a lot. That what was happened today. With the kind of my activity here in Melbourne most of my shoes will worn off less than two months.

Blessing in Disguise

An incident had happened

Was so preoccupied about it

But..

Am always think positive about it

May be it a Blessing in Disguise

And I will get over it soon.

Mosque in Melbourne

One of the few mosque in Melbourne. On our way to footscray from Tulamarine Airport, we went through Ring Road and just before Sunshine, we noticed this mosque. At least I know there is a Mosque all the way on Ballarat road eventhough it about 15 km from Footscray.

Work Attachment - Welcome to Melborne

Well finally my dear anuar arrived. He looked so exhausted. Welcome to Melbourne. One year is a short period, so better enjoy yourself. :)

All the best for your work attachment at Bendigo Hospital.

Winter Sonata - From The Beginning Until Now

Michael Learns To Rock - That's Why (You Go Away)

Duran-Duran - Ordinary World

DURAN DURAN

"Ordinary World"

Came in from a rainy

ThursdayOn the avenue

Thought I heard you talking softly

I turned on the lights, the TV

And the radio

Still I can't escape the ghost of you

What has happened to it all?

Crazy, some are saying

Where is the life that I recognize?

Gone away

But I won't cry for yesterday

There's an ordinary world

Somehow I have to find

And as I try to make my way

To the ordinary world

I will learn to survive

Passion or coincidence

Once prompted you to say

"Pride will tear us both apart"

Well now pride's gone out the window

Cross the rooftops

Run away

Left me in the vacuum of my heart

What is happening to me?

Crazy, some'd say

Where is my friend when I need you most?

Gone away

But I won't cry for yesterday

There's an ordinary world

Somehow I have to find

And as I try to make my way

To the ordinary world

I will learn to survive

Papers in the roadside

Tell of suffering and greed

Here today, forgot tomorrow

Ooh, here besides the news

Of holy war and holy need

Ours is just a little sorrowed talk

And I don't cry for yesterday

There's an ordinary world

Somehow I have to find

And as I try to make my way

To the ordinary world

I will learn to survive

Every one

Is my world,

I will learn to survive

Any oneIs my world,

I will learn to survive

Any oneIs my world

Every oneIs my world

Blue-blue sky

Clear

Fascinating

Loooking at you Up High

You are beautiful

Made me so peaceful

Each time I look at you

Blue Sky

Dandenong Ranges National Park - Birds Paradise

It was drizzling when we arrived at Dandenong Ranges National Park Sheerbrooke Forest where the friendly birds are. But since we were there and made ourself busy taking pictures of the birds even thought later on it was raining heavily. But even it was raining the bird still come approached us as long there are foods for them.

We should have walk through the forest, but anyway we will come back again next time. You even can have picnic at this place accompany by the birds.

Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo;
a little bit aggressive though, they will come and steal foods from you.

Crimson Rosella;

Australian King Parrot;

Galah;

Laughing Kookaburra;

the Kookaburra is a little bit shy though, they won't come to you.

Chinese New Year Celebration - Lion Dance

We were at Nelayan during lunch time. So coincidence the Lion Dance team came to the shop asking for 'Ang Pow' from the owner as part of the tradition during Chinese New Year Celebration, hoping for blessing and prosperity throught out the year.

Then they started the Lion Dance performance with fire crackers in front of the shop.