Philippines Fiesta 2008 in Leverton, Melbourne

'Mabuhay'

{The only Philippines word I know...., :-) }

I was invited by my Philippine's friend to go to Philippines Fiesta. This was definitely new to me.

I was excited to go and see how they organise such a huge 'carnival' for their community but open to public.

Impressive, just realised so many Philippines in Melbourne. They even have their own community center.

It was massive. They have been organising this kind of activity yearly and introduce Philippines to a non-Philippines public in Melbourne.

With good support from Philippines population in Melbourne, the event I thought was a huge success. Introduce Philippine's product such food, interesting tourist places and etc.......

Even they invited few Philippine celebrities to come and entertaining all Philippines in Melbourne.

My Philippine's friend asked me to try this, HALO HALO. It is a cold/icy drink which is a shredded ice mixing with beans, sweet potato etc... ( seperti Es teler kalo di Indonesia atau Ais Kacang / ABC kalau kat Malaysia). It was really nice especially during warm weather like last Saturday.

Southern Star, Firework.

Celebrating the opening of Southern Star in Harbour Town. Melbourne.

(before dark at 8.00 pm)

In conjunction with this event, there was a firework show under the Southern Star.

Went early to survey a nice spot to look the firework show.

Finally after a long wait at 9.15pm the show started. Fantastic.

Flowers for 2 dollar

I went to Safeway Supermarket to get few groceries item then I saw few bouquet of flowers for 2 dollars each. Bought a bouquet and put it on my study table. Wonderful.

Harbour Town, Melbourne

Just recently open new town by the Premier. Harbour Town.

Few factory outlet shops already started their business. Interestingly quite cheap though.

Still not many people around but wait till the next weekend where they will have a carnival and the opening of Southern Star.

Harbour Town just near by the Dockland.

Had a break after a long walk from city at The Coffee Club

As usual my Cappuchino

and a piece of Mud chocolate cake.

I ride my bicycle

I think I have been using my bicycle more frequent now than before. Each time when I want to do my groceries 'shopping' at Saigon Market in Footscray or Aldi Hypermarket at Gordon Street, I will cycle to those places. Each way will take me between 15 - 20 minutes. Make myself physically active most of the time other than walking and jogging.

Stonny Santa

Saw a street performer, performed as Santa but a little different. Stony Santa at Burke Street.

Melbourne Sexpo 2008

This is the second time I went to Melbourne Sexpo. If last year I went with Azimah, this year I went with Zul.

I have decided to ge a little bit later in the evening since they will have an interesting 'show' for adult. Hehehe naughty naughty... Learn from last year experience went in the afternoon where not much interesting show happening.

This time round ha ha interesting ... interesting...here are the only pictures I could publish. The rest are X rated.....hehehe (jangan marah ehhh)

Geelong: the journey

Went to Geelong with Zul. Took 10.00 am train from Southern Cross.

It took us 55 minutes to reach Geelong.

Sunday morning, still not many people around.

Walking our way to the waterfront. It was cloudy initially. Had our lunch first before start exploring Geelong.

I have been to Geelong more than twice before this but only for a short time.

Think every where you find Jetty anywhere in Australia you may find common interest which is fishing.

Weather was really nice after lunch time.

The scavengers

Beautiful day with beautiful scenery




The famous characteristic of Geelong, the art of wood sculpture.

Myer Christmas Parade 2008

Saturday 15 November 2008

Myer Christmas Parade 2008 started at 11.30 am.

The parade ended in front of Myer Shopping Mall at Burke Street.

Came as early as 9.00am met Zul at Starbucks. Had Breakfast. At 10.00 am we already took a nice spot to watch the parade

Everybody already fill in the space provided. Was full house all along Burke street till Myer Shopping Mall.

A multi cultural parade performance.

From young and old taking participated the parade.




Santa Clause is coming to town.

The Beautiful Jennifer Hawkins. Miss Universe 2004 who is the spoke person for Myer.

Malmsbury, Victoria

Malmsbury. A small town area.

Quiet and Peaceful.

If you are on your way to Bendigo, you might come a cross this place. But I was told that not any more, there is a freeway direct to Bendigo.
Malmsbury Botanical Garden.

There was a wedding ceremony that day.

Nice to have picnic here at Malmsbury Botanical Garden.

The famous Viaduct. It was built on 25 October 1860.