Saturday, September 23, 2006
The following few pics are from Rockhampton(Biloela) where I had been on a short assignment teaching CATIA to a few students.
The Pajero belongs to Mr Mark Mc Millan , who is a school teacher and kindly offered to take me ona tour around the Countryside.
It was quite a ride , though we didn't have to engage the 4WD, nevertheless was a good ride. and Now I that I have tasted blood having gone on a ride on a 4WD, just waiting for some real action.
Its in times like this that I miss my bike,, well travelling on rough roads is infinitely more pleasurable on a bike than it can ever be in a car. I know many would disagree, but hell this is my blog:-) this is just what I feel.
"Travelling in a car is like watching a movie pass through your windscreens , travelling on a bike is like BEING IN THE MOVIE. " from the book Zen and the art of Motorcycle maintenance.
Feel free to comment if you disagree:-)
Having said that I my next vehicle is a CAR / 4WD not a bike, in AUS its pretty risky to ride. and Bikes are prohibitively expensive.
Sooner or later The Red Bull will be here in Australia I can imagine myself riding the Bullet across the Australian Countryside .
The Pajero belongs to Mr Mark Mc Millan , who is a school teacher and kindly offered to take me ona tour around the Countryside.
It was quite a ride , though we didn't have to engage the 4WD, nevertheless was a good ride. and Now I that I have tasted blood having gone on a ride on a 4WD, just waiting for some real action.
Its in times like this that I miss my bike,, well travelling on rough roads is infinitely more pleasurable on a bike than it can ever be in a car. I know many would disagree, but hell this is my blog:-) this is just what I feel.
"Travelling in a car is like watching a movie pass through your windscreens , travelling on a bike is like BEING IN THE MOVIE. " from the book Zen and the art of Motorcycle maintenance.
Feel free to comment if you disagree:-)
Having said that I my next vehicle is a CAR / 4WD not a bike, in AUS its pretty risky to ride. and Bikes are prohibitively expensive.
Sooner or later The Red Bull will be here in Australia I can imagine myself riding the Bullet across the Australian Countryside .
The HUGE COAL MINE in Biloela, this photo does not put things quite in perspective but this was a HUUUUGEEE OPEN PIT COAL MINE!!
The company also had a Power plant nearby and the coal was directly carried over there by conveyor. From what it seemed they had a very efficient operation , its a pity I could only have an external look.
The company also had a Power plant nearby and the coal was directly carried over there by conveyor. From what it seemed they had a very efficient operation , its a pity I could only have an external look.
Mr Mc Millan's 4WD PAJERO , had a nice long drive in the Australian outback. The Australian s are a merry lot. Always into something or the other in the weekends (Fishing , boating, or go off camping or on a road trip with their caravans)
Mr MacMillan is a high school teacher here and he owns 2 CARS , a 4WD Pajero and another normal SEDAN. He has a small BOAT and a decent sized CARAVAN.
AFFLUENCE is the name of the game here.
Mr MacMillan is a high school teacher here and he owns 2 CARS , a 4WD Pajero and another normal SEDAN. He has a small BOAT and a decent sized CARAVAN.
AFFLUENCE is the name of the game here.
The students and the teacher(Mr Mc Millan) at the Biloela high school where I had gone on a short assignmet to teach CATIA
Australian Kids are well,, to put it simply different. The Teacher Student relationship here is quite different to what we have back home. I remember being scared of a couple of teachers back in my school days. Here this is definitely not the case.
Australian Kids are well,, to put it simply different. The Teacher Student relationship here is quite different to what we have back home. I remember being scared of a couple of teachers back in my school days. Here this is definitely not the case.
Friday, September 22, 2006
Friday, September 08, 2006
Ritya's CAr the FORD FALCON >> Very recently washed and is seen parked outside the CARAVAN.
Its a HUGE car with loads of space inside, and a really big boot, On our way back fom the airport we could fill in all our lugage in the boot itself, and believe me we had loads of luggage. More than 50Kgs each.
It has got Automatic transmission, Power steering, Cruise control, 2 Airbags, etc , etc.
Its a HUGE car with loads of space inside, and a really big boot, On our way back fom the airport we could fill in all our lugage in the boot itself, and believe me we had loads of luggage. More than 50Kgs each.
It has got Automatic transmission, Power steering, Cruise control, 2 Airbags, etc , etc.
Street Tamasha- - - - at the Circular Quay
They Call these people the Aboriginals My guess is the ones in the photo were just fake imitants.
They Call these people the Aboriginals My guess is the ones in the photo were just fake imitants.
The Sydney Skyline:-(
Well frankly speaking I am not very impressed with the skyline, there is so much space in Aussie land that for a city the size of Sydney I do not find as many Skyscrappers, just a very few in the city centre and some assorted places in and around. Well I haven't been around the city so much so most of this is just a first impression, I may be wrong and if I am I will come back and eat my words.
Well frankly speaking I am not very impressed with the skyline, there is so much space in Aussie land that for a city the size of Sydney I do not find as many Skyscrappers, just a very few in the city centre and some assorted places in and around. Well I haven't been around the city so much so most of this is just a first impression, I may be wrong and if I am I will come back and eat my words.
Hmmmmmmm, At the OPERA HOUSE
again a closeup this time.
Well frankly the OOMPH factor or the Awe about these places is a thing of the past. I think I lost the oomph about Sydney when I was close to getting the Visa.
I guess when targets come closer you need to set your sights further high, I am still looking for the next leap.
again a closeup this time.Well frankly the OOMPH factor or the Awe about these places is a thing of the past. I think I lost the oomph about Sydney when I was close to getting the Visa.
I guess when targets come closer you need to set your sights further high, I am still looking for the next leap.
The water was freezing cold atleast around 12 degrees, especially once you get out of the water . the wind would just Freeze you. A practical example of the windchill factor.
TIme to Cut down the Tyre????
Another Just Married couple on the beach here, Marriages are a different thing here. Invite only 20-30 very close personal frnds and relatives. and its all done ina day :-)
This couple did a hindi movie scene right out there, with the Bride running ahead and the groom running behind to catch her. The following photos in this series are censored:-)
Lawn just outide the beach, again very neatly maintained. Neat benches and seating everywhere. Really a very lovely place.
If the Govt takes 40% of sal in taxes they do provide the citizens here with superb facilities in return.
The Beach had Marked area for non swimmers >> Patrolled by life guards, good facilities for toilets, Change rooms, (Hot n cold Showers) , Lunch tables n general ambience. All offerred free.
Also being a resident gives you access to all the regions libraries> ( Free internet access, and a maximum of 30 Books onone card) . This is something I realy love about the facilities here.
TIme to Cut down the Tyre????
Another Just Married couple on the beach here, Marriages are a different thing here. Invite only 20-30 very close personal frnds and relatives. and its all done ina day :-)
This couple did a hindi movie scene right out there, with the Bride running ahead and the groom running behind to catch her. The following photos in this series are censored:-)
Lawn just outide the beach, again very neatly maintained. Neat benches and seating everywhere. Really a very lovely place.
If the Govt takes 40% of sal in taxes they do provide the citizens here with superb facilities in return.
The Beach had Marked area for non swimmers >> Patrolled by life guards, good facilities for toilets, Change rooms, (Hot n cold Showers) , Lunch tables n general ambience. All offerred free.
Also being a resident gives you access to all the regions libraries> ( Free internet access, and a maximum of 30 Books onone card) . This is something I realy love about the facilities here.
My first week end in New castle ..
Newcastle is a tourist town , with very few industrial activity around, and here is one of the beautiful beaches in NEWCASTLE,,, the view was pretty ,, really pretty. Reminds me of Goa:-)
The sand is clear WHITE out here, Every evening cleaners come with metaldetectors and other equipment to remove trash thrown around on the beach,, Facilities are maintained very neatly indeed.
Water was chilling cold that day , and it was already late evening by the time we reached there, in this season it gets dark by evening 6 pm.
Newcastle is a tourist town , with very few industrial activity around, and here is one of the beautiful beaches in NEWCASTLE,,, the view was pretty ,, really pretty. Reminds me of Goa:-)
The sand is clear WHITE out here, Every evening cleaners come with metaldetectors and other equipment to remove trash thrown around on the beach,, Facilities are maintained very neatly indeed.
Water was chilling cold that day , and it was already late evening by the time we reached there, in this season it gets dark by evening 6 pm.
The public drinking water taps are a bit different here,
You got to press a button on to the side and Water jets out>> Upwards, as shown below.
No need of a glass.
Hands don't get wet. Restaraunts in Sydney do not serve water, u got to buy water everywhere , except for Indian restraunts.
A picnic spot on the way from Sydney to newcastle....
The view from top of Lohagad will beat this any time, but the only difference is the number of Personal boats (not seen in the photo ) on the lake.
People are really affluent here, and many are able to afford personal skis boats and stuff.
Another hot thing here is Fishing in these lakes with cold Beer by the side. The Govt has made Barbeue facilities avalable on almost every campsite. Ritya says there are few things better in life than catching fresh fish and eating them cooked on the waterfront with a cold beer on hand and fried / roasted fish on the other.
For all Non vegeterians, just a general note from my friends it seems that the best chicken / fish dishes are only in INDIA, so you might as well stuff up tonight.
You got to press a button on to the side and Water jets out>> Upwards, as shown below.
No need of a glass.
Hands don't get wet. Restaraunts in Sydney do not serve water, u got to buy water everywhere , except for Indian restraunts.
A picnic spot on the way from Sydney to newcastle....The view from top of Lohagad will beat this any time, but the only difference is the number of Personal boats (not seen in the photo ) on the lake.
People are really affluent here, and many are able to afford personal skis boats and stuff.
Another hot thing here is Fishing in these lakes with cold Beer by the side. The Govt has made Barbeue facilities avalable on almost every campsite. Ritya says there are few things better in life than catching fresh fish and eating them cooked on the waterfront with a cold beer on hand and fried / roasted fish on the other.
For all Non vegeterians, just a general note from my friends it seems that the best chicken / fish dishes are only in INDIA, so you might as well stuff up tonight.
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