Archive for the ‘Australia’ Category

Language Differences

Friday, December 12th, 2008

In spite of the fact that Australians speak the same language as the Americans, there are still some differences between the Australian English and the American English.  Let me first tell a favorite story.  A year ago, when I was in France and staying with a friend.  My friend wanted to practice her English and [...]

A Loss of Sense of Direction

Friday, December 12th, 2008

I have totally lost my sense of direction here!  The roads are so different from US that my brain is totally confused by the direction of which way I need to look!  As I head to a tram stop, I’m always about to head to the stop that goes in the opposite direction of where [...]

A Land of Fruits and Vegetables

Friday, December 12th, 2008

One of the greatest things that I have seen in Australia so far is that there are markets, something that is rarely found in United States.  I was completely overwhelmed by the number of fruits and vegetables for sale at the Queen’s Victoria Market, a market that i went after the trip to the zoo.  [...]

A Funny Animal

Friday, December 12th, 2008

This animal cracks me up.  That’s why I’m naming this blog title, “A Funny Animal.”  This animal just sits and plays in the dirt.  I took a glance at the sign by the animal’s play area just to know for my photography project, and I have to admit that it’s the wildest animal name that [...]

Melbourne at night

Friday, December 12th, 2008

Melbourne is just as beautiful as Sydney at night.  As I walk down the Yarra River, I gaze at the water reflecting the images of the city.  The lights glow in brillant colors.  Right by the river, there are cafes and restaurants where it’s often packed and busy.  There are also bike riders and runners [...]