The Indian Ocean

When we were in Perth, we got a chance to see the Indian Ocean. This is the first time in my life to witness the real big ocean...nothing like our Straits of Melacca. You can see the ocean wave splashing towards the beach...and surfers there trying to catch that perfect wave.

Willow Springs Orchard

Ah...it's Monday again. I'm infected by Monday blues virus as usual. Worst thing is I woke up with sore throat this morning. I guess I'll have flu soon. Anyway, my fingers are itchy to type out the post during working hours. :)

Before my trip to Australia, one of my colleague reminded me to take more photos on persimmons. She specially requested for close up photos for persimmons on the tree. So my friend, here are the photos that I promised.

We went to Willow Springs Orchard the day before we flew back. It's situated quite far away in Bedfordale. The farm is operated by a couple. The persimmons are grown in their farm, and packed in their small factory beside the farm. The persimmons are loaded to the conveyor and packed according to their size. The price ranging from A$18 to A$24 per box, if not mistaken. Each box consists of 20 pieces. I tell you it's worth the price. It tastes so good. It's crunchy and juicy. The fruit quality is much more better than those imported persimmons from Korea or China. Theoretically, the environment, the air, the weather, the soil and the water may be the main factors that enhance the quality of grown. I guess, due to dry environment, the tree stores the all the precious essence in their fruits. That's why the fruits taste so yummy!

Hope you like the photos.

Swan River

One afternoon, we stopped by the Swan River for a walk. The residents built their houses by the river side. Most of the families owned a cruise. Sailing about from place to place, fishing, diving, swimming and picnic by the river side are some of their pass time activities. Occasionally, you'll find them walking by river side with their pet dog(s)....

The water is clear. The sky is blue and the air is fresh. This is the life that most of us dream of.

Autumn

生平第一次在澳洲体会了秋天的滋味。凉凉的天气是至今让我回味无穷的。然而空气真是有点儿干燥，要在脸上化妆可不是件容易的事。皮肤可是在闹罢工。我想很多东西都需要时间来慢慢适应的，急也急不来，对吗？

当时看到以上的画面，心情可是愉快的。看着热红红的枫叶，我是有点冲动想要拾起来把它带回马来西亚。然而，我却放弃了那念头。有点婆婆妈妈，是吗？

至今看到以上的照片时，心情反而有点低落。像是在小说里所描素的 - 秋天总是代表着浓浓的沮丧。不知是不是重返工作后，心里头总是闷闷的。手头上的工作让我有点喘不过气来。这一切让我觉得我须要多一些私人空间。

下一次到四季国家游玩, 我倒是想要尝试春天滋味. 到时候我想我该不会遇上那么大的心情对比了。

Marapana Wildlife World

We had lots of fun in Marapana Wildlife World.

Unlike normal zoo/safari, the wildlife world is a place for people to get in "touch" with beautiful Australian animals. It cost A$16 per person, and you get a bucket of dry food to feed these creatures.

I love those animals...and we got a chance to stay really up close to them . I enjoyed feeding them and touching them. :)

Notice the last photo? It's me!! :P

Gilberg's Fresh Market @ Southlands Boulevarde

Last Friday morning when we arrived Perth, auntie (sister in law's mother) drove us to Southlands Boulevarde Shopping Centre. One of brother in law's computer shop is located inside the mall. Once we completed shopping at Coles, we dropped by the Gilberg's Fresh Market just to look around.

I couldn't stop myself from snapping some photos on those fresh vegetables. See the capsicums? They are very fresh and colorful.

Here, you can find different species of onions and potatoes.

The celery is tall and plump. It's totally different from what we have in Malaysia, which I call it baby celery or malnutritioned celery. I can imagine how juicy the celery is. It's definitely one of my favorite ingredient to make detoxification juice. :)

We can hardly see such fresh tomatoes in neither wet market nor hypermarket in Malaysia. Agree?

Fresh flower are sold in Gilberg's Fresh Market too.

The Backyard

Here are some nice photos that I captured from bother in law's backyard in Willetton. We are going to stay here for another 6 days. Now is Autumn in Perth. The weather is cool and dry. :)