A bottle is less than RMB yuan, which is great to bring back to colleagues. In addition to wool products, Australia also has very famous opals. The first one in the picture below was bought at the Queen Victoria Building. The price after discount is AUD. The one below is more expensive. It was bought at the airport duty-free shop and cost nearly AUD. In addition to sheep oil and opals, I also bought a lot of small things.
For example, papaya oil (said to be very effective for burns and acne scars). Australian dollars, just spend the coins in your hand, because Australian dollar coins are not circulated in China and cannot be exchanged for RMB when you return home. If you travel to Australia and have a lot of coins in your hand, why not buy some small things like this. Yunluo and An Chuyu stayed at the Novotel Sydney Darling Harbour.
This hotel is very expensive. I checked online and it costs more than 1,000 RMB per night. However, the facilities and accommodation conditions are not very good, and the bed is very comfortable. In addition, it should be pointed out that the elevators in Sydney hotels are based on the floor of the room card, and many hotels in China are also like this. However, this is very inconvenient for Yunluo and An Chuyu who are traveling together.
Without a card, you can't even go through the door. The fire escape can only be used to exit but not enter. Unless someone opens the door for you, you will be trapped in the stairwell. Yunluo almost got stuck in the stairwell! There are many Chinese people in Sydney, so you don't have to worry too much about language problems, especially shopping and restaurants, where there are basically Chinese people. But in the fish market, not many people can speak Chinese.
Yunluo and An first met in Sydney on the 2nd of the month. The temperature difference between morning and night is quite large, so they brought clothes for both summer and spring and autumn. Sydney is a very clean city, and the road traffic is very orderly. Pedestrians generally do not cross the road randomly, so Sydney drivers drive very fast because they do not think that someone will suddenly cross the road. In Sydney, you have to press the button under the traffic light pole on the side of the road to cross the pedestrian crossing.
Otherwise you will never get the green light. Sydney is a perfect tourist city, with almost everything that tourists want to see: landmark buildings that have been seen countless times on TV and in magazines, such as the Sydney Opera House, high-end shopping malls, delicious food from all over the world, art galleries and museums.
Rich nightlife, plenty of sunshine, beautiful harbor... Yunluo, who prefers foreign rural areas, thought that Sydney would be like many big cities where one or two days would be enough for fun, but after a week, he found that there were many interesting activities. If you want to compare, Yunluo thinks Sydney and Vancouver are somewhat similar, because you can stay in them for a few days.
You will slowly understand why so many people are willing to immigrate here. Whether it is the climate, environment, food or the friendliness of the locals, it makes people feel comfortable and at ease. "It's up to the person to be rich or frugal" is Yunluo's deepest feeling after returning from Sydney. From the perspective of tourists' experience, rich people have a luxurious and enjoyable way of playing. Poor people can also be happy and satisfied.
The endless sunshine and white clouds, the beautiful beaches and waves over the year are enough to make tourists nostalgic. The highlight of this Sydney trip is the annual Sydney Music and Light Festival "VividSydeny". This festival with a history of 100 years has attracted more and more foreign tourists to visit at this time.
This year's Music and Light Festival lasted from July 1 to July 2. Continuing the tradition of "Colorful Sydney", the three elements of light, music and creativity were brought to the extreme, and the Harbour City was transformed into a colorful city that never sleeps. In order to experience the charm of the light show up close, Yunluo and An Chuyu took a water taxi to the port where the sailboat was docked in the afternoon.
Then we took a sailboat for a cool sea cruise. Considering the inconvenience of moving on the sailboat, Yunluo only took out her Canon telephoto DCSX, which was the best way to take pictures of the sunset. The speed of the sea taxi was really fast. Yunluo and An Chuyu followed the captain and galloped in the vast blue ocean. The sunset dyed the houses on the other side golden.
The autumn in the southern hemisphere is warm and gentle. Yunluo thought that there was really no better way to see Sydney Bay than on the deck of a luxury yacht. The captain hoisted the sails and took Yunluo and An Chuyu to the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, the city's most proud. Use a telephoto lens to take a photo of the golden Sydney Opera House. Feel the comfort of the sea breeze on your face.
This was not enough. When Yunluo and An Chuyu were immersed in the beautiful scenery and kept pressing the shutter, a speedboat had already flown to the captain and served everyone a large shallow plate of seafood from Nick's Bar & Grill. In this scene, Yunluo just wanted to say that the life of a millionaire may not be so happy! It was great to be able to enjoy the rich seafood with such a beautiful view.
This Sydney will definitely occupy a place in my memoirs when I am old. Bring the scenery on the postcard home. In fact, Yunluo and An Chuyu hid more delicious food in the cabin:) Yellow, red and purple, the sky gradually darkened, and the lights on the cruise ship were lit. This year, Sydney Harbour joined the light show for the first time.
The barges and ships are all equipped with LED lights, and every time the ship passes through the beautiful harbor, the satellite navigation computer will control the wonderful changes in the color of the hull lights. When six o'clock comes, the "Colorful Sydney" mode is officially opened. This most unique light creative feast in the world has ignited the enthusiasm of the entire city.
Sydney has become a fun-filled little world of colorful lights. Returning from the ship to the port, it is hard to move on shore. To describe how lively this scene is, think of Yunluo and An Chuyu, when every household went to the streets to watch the lanterns during the Spring Festival. Through collaboration with local and international artists in Sydney.
The facades of the Customs House (Custms Huse) and the sandstone building of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) were once again bathed in light, and the images kept changing with the rhythm of the music. Everyone who passed by would stop to watch, until they had seen the entire performance, and then look for the next highlight. Yunluo and An Chuyu also sat on the lawn like the locals.
Film it once and watch it again. I remember the first time I saw this kind of sound, light and electricity performance was in the cathedral in Rouen, France. When Monet's paintings were projected on the main body of the cathedral, the shock and beauty made people praise and marvel infinitely. In comparison, Sydney's music and light festival is more modern and dynamic, making people feel that this is a vibrant and young city.
The whole person was excited. Especially the creative interactive games, which allow every visitor to participate and experience more fun. Of course, the "Light Up the Sail" event at the Sydney Opera House is one of the most popular highlights of the festival. The amazing changes of 3D projection and every color are not to be missed.
Even though it is on the other side of the river, the telephoto shooting effect of SX at night is also very clear. The colorful music and light festival brings a more novel, spectacular and beautiful experience to every tourist. The whole city has also become a happy city that never sleeps. Yunluo said that the impression this city gave Yunluo was "rich and frugal is up to people". So this article will write about the deepest impression left on Yunluo by this trip.
It was the most luxurious lunch. It's not hard to guess from the title, because Yunluo and An Chuyu took a seaplane to eat. Isn't it luxurious? Sydney people who know how to enjoy life will choose the "Fly-Dine" method on holidays or special days, take a seaplane to enjoy the beautiful scenery and food, and eat slowly for three or four hours.
Spend a wonderful and relaxing time. Sydney Seaplanes has been operating this tourism business since 2000. You can only participate in aerial sightseeing, or you can choose to fly + dining. Such a trip costs about AUD per person. Rose Bay Lyne Park was once the oldest airport in Sydney, and the seaplane base was built here.
It is only a 10-minute drive from the center of Sydney. At around noon, Yunluo and An Chuyu gathered at the pier. First, they filled out a health form and weighed themselves. Then, under the guidance of the captain, they put on their life jackets and set off! This was Yunluo's first time riding a seaplane, and she was still a little nervous.
With the help of the handsome captain, Yunluo was the first to board the plane and sat in the last row. Because it took off over the sea and was at the back, the rumbling sound during takeoff was still very loud. The slope was also greater than that of ordinary planes. After the plane reached a certain height, it was very stable and the noise was much better than that of a helicopter.
Everything in front of me started to become small, and the magnificent scenery began. The Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge contrasted with the blue sea and blue sky, the towering buildings and the endless green land, the giant ship slowly passing through the sea, and the sailboats floating lightly. At this moment, my eyes were not enough, and the camera in my hand kept clicking.
The colors are like postcards. These photos without watermarks are from my travel companion Mu Shan. The flight took about minutes. The scenery on the right side where Yun Luo sat was not that great, but the scenery on the left side where he sat was better. Here is a reminder for friends who want to take a seaplane in the future: remember to sit on the left side!
The seaplane landed on the sea of Palm Bay. Yunluo and Anchuyu changed from the plane to a speedboat to the beach. At this time, the minibus of Jnahs Whale Beach restaurant was waiting for Yunluo and Anchuyu. Such a considerate and compact connection undoubtedly gave the guests a sense of dignity. Jnahs is located on the top of the cliff, where there is plenty of sunshine and gentle sea breeze.
This scene reminded Yunluo of the cliff town by the sea in southern Europe. This is a restaurant that mainly serves new Australian cuisine. The chef Alfonso once worked as a chef at the famous ElBulli restaurant. During the few years in Spain, I was unable to eat the cuisine of ElBulli, which was once ranked the world's number one restaurant.
In Australia, we have made up for some of the regrets. Alfonso will formulate different menus according to the season. His contemporary southern European dishes have also won the "Chef Hat" award in the 2017 Good Food Guide Competition. Exquisite appetizers. Yun ordered Alaskan crab salad for the first dish. Whether it is the shape, color or plating, it is like a work of art.
The friends ordered different dishes, but everyone took turns taking photos of each dish. It was a feast for both taste and vision, and every dish was a masterpiece. While enjoying the unbeatable sea view, while tasting the delicious food, it was already afternoon when they finished lunch. Back at the beach in Palm Bay, Yunluo and An Chuyu continued to take a seaplane back to Rose Bay.
It was already late autumn in Sydney in February, and the sun began to warm up at four o'clock in the afternoon. I thought I would miss the beautiful scenery on the way back, but the light gradually dimmed as the sun set. Fortunately, the Sydney Harbour Bridge with a slight golden glow in the afterglow was still beautiful. Speaking of traveling, Yunluo had to admit that Yunluo was an extremely greedy person.
I always like to make my trip compact and full in a limited time, and visit as many places as possible. In fact, Yunluo also likes to find a place facing the sea, where flowers bloom in spring, and sit and watch the clouds rise and fall. However, it seems that the current Yunluo prefers to be a person walking on the road, going to the end of the water and seeing unfamiliar scenery.
Maybe one day Yunluo will change, but at least not now. So in the limited days of the trip, Yunluo did not hesitate to abandon the famous Great Barrier Reef. Instead, he chose "Tasmania", which is known as the end of the world. Tasmania is located in the south of the Australian continent, across the sea from Melbourne, and is known as "the place closest to Antarctica" and "the end of the world".
Because of its heart-shaped shape, it is also called the heart of the world. The map is a heart because Tasmania is not connected to the Australian mainland. The development speed is relatively slow, which preserves its pure and natural side. This is a paradise for tourists, far away from the hustle and bustle, and a peaceful place. Along the way, you will see one pasture after another.
The cows and sheep are grazing attentively. The white clouds are like balls of cotton. Chasing the cute sheep on the ground. The trees near and far are colorful and countless, some are green, some are golden, some are purple, and some are light red. The distant mountains are like dark blue, drawing gentle curves in the pure blue sky; the deserted white beach, the whole world belongs to you.
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
Tempting seafood feast, quiet ancient town. In Tadao Yunluo, I like to visit farms the most. Each farm has its own theme: I went to a total of famous local farms: Strawberry Farm, Salmon Farm, Oyster Farm, Lavender Farm, Honey Farm, Raspberry Farm. Not only did I taste the freshest food, but I also brought back a lot of delicious food.
Unfortunately, we missed the chocolate farm, blueberry farm, and sola fruit farm due to the short time. Tadao is like a magical painting gifted by nature. Traveling through time and space, the scenery in front of you is different due to the slight differences in terrain, weather, thickness of clouds, and wind strength.
Even in the same place, the scenery is completely different, which makes you have to immerse yourself in it. I don't want to wake up, I just want to be alone and drunk without knowing where to go.
There is a flight from Melbourne to Hobart every hour, and it takes one hour to arrive. Yunluo bought a ticket for RMB (excluding luggage). Hobart's airport is mini, the smallest airport Yunluo has seen abroad so far. It only allows domestic flights in and out, and fresh fruits and fish cannot be brought in, otherwise they will be confiscated and punished.
Before departure, Yunluo booked the car online at Zuzuche. The pick-up point was in the airport. At the entrance were a series of international brands such as AVIS and Hertz. Redspt was at the back. Zuzuche had signed a contract with redspt. After walking so deep, they thought the service would be lower, but the receptionist's smile and patience gave Yunluo and An Chuyu a reassurance.
She introduced the terms and insurance in detail, and finally Yunluo and An Chuyu handed the car keys to Yunluo and An Chuyu, and found the car smoothly according to the parking space number she gave Yunluo and An Chuyu. They didn't rent this model originally, but the receptionist strongly recommended this new car to Yunluo and An Chuyu, and then drove it for kilometers and displacement.
T. RMB per day (including insurance but not including fuel). However, what Yunluo is most grateful for is the GPS that Zuzuche rented to Yunluo for free. Before leaving China, she paid a deposit of RMB, and it was sent directly to Yunluo's home by SF Express. After returning to China, SF Express sent it back. Initially, she wanted to use her mobile phone to locate the location in China, because Yunluo's mobile phone is G.
Plus the card I bought had enough data. Later on the Great Ocean Road, there was no mobile phone signal coverage in many places, and it was impossible to navigate. When Yunluo and Anchu encountered Data Island, except for the town where there was signal, the seaside mountain area was almost isolated from the outside world. If it weren't for this GPS, Yunluo and Anchu would still be looking for the way back in Tasmania.
In summary, you must rent a navigation system. It is better to rent it in China, as the price is cheaper. After picking up the car, I quickly checked into a hotel not far from the airport, took a shower and went to bed. Hbart-Mt. Wellingtn-Richmnd-Swansea How much fun can an island far away in the sky have? This was a doubt I had before Yunluo went there.
But a look at the materials gave me more confidence: % of the island's area is listed as a World Heritage Site, including many national parks: the picturesque Freycinet National Park, the breathtaking Wineglass Bay, and the difficult and long-distance Cradle Mountain.
Therefore, Tasmania is the second most important part of Yunluo's travel itinerary, and it is also what Yunluo is most looking forward to. Yunluo and An Chuyu entered from Hbart and left from launcestn. They drove kilometers and spent a whole day. The time was quite tight. As you can see from the picture below, there is still the west that has not been visited. Hbart is the largest city on the island of Tasmania.
With a population of about 10,000, it is the second oldest city in Australia and the capital of Tasmania. It was built in 1930 (years later than Sydney) and was originally used as a place of exile for criminals. Hobart is a picturesque harbour city, known as the most beautiful city in Australia. Not only is the landscape charming, but there is also a moving historical story behind every corner.
The background is set off by Mt. Wellington, and the scenery is beautiful and spectacular. It was a weekend morning, and everyone was still asleep. There were very few pedestrians on the road. I was always attracted by the exquisite cottages on the roadside in the car, and finally decided to abandon the car and walk. The houses here are built on the mountain, sometimes vertically upward. (~^~)