penny March 5th, 2007
On the bus ride to Katoomba on our way to the Blue Mountains, I ended up having a thought-provoking conversation with Mitzi. I knew she was tired from clubbing the night before (and so was I from lack of sleep) and I expected her to doze off. Yet she was very keen to speak about what the problems in the Philippines were, and how come it is so difficult for our country to rise from the ashes. What triggered the “downfall” of what appeared to be a cosmopolitan age in the pre-Marcos era? Are the Spanish really to blame for our damaged culture? How the hell did the Americans manage to dominate influence on Pinoys in so many aspects? Why are there still so many poor people in our country? Why do Pinoys vote actors into politics? Why do they run at all? Who are these bigwigs that steer how the country is faring? Why are Pinoys so enamored with Kris Aquino? Why is GMA so short a person?
Ok so the last one we didn’t really get to talk about. But I bet Mitzi wouldn’t mind discussing that too next time we meet.
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A few more details about the Katoomba trip…
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penny March 5th, 2007
Went on a trip to see the Three Sisters rock formation in the Blue Mountains of Katoomba NSW. Pity we only had roughly a day. More bushwalking would have been fun to do. But still, the company was awesome and it turned out to be a really nice time. I enjoy hanging out with these new-found cool people (Dana, Mitzi, Jot, etc) Ines introduced me to, and that made the time well-spent. Though I wouldn’t mind going back to Katoomba to do some more sightseeing. Some pics here:
The other day was in the city to see what the fuss is all about in Mardi Gras. I read a little bit about how it started so I wasn’t all too surprised when we got there and saw gays and lesbians flocking the streets in full colour. Pictures here (not for the faint-hearted):
I know, my photo-shooting has gone from bad to worse now. I’m having a hard time with the camera recently. Oh well. At least it works and helps me keep track of what goes on eh? So it’s not all that bad.
I’m so tired now. The weekend was fun but not relaxing at all. I went to Uni today feeling out of shape, and now I just have to hit the sack and recharge. See y’all soon.
penny February 3rd, 2007
Wow, malapit nang mag-isang taon mula nang mapanuod ko ang 3-week series tungkol sa Australia na feature sa GMA TV dokyumentaryo na Pinoy Abroad (March 2006). Nostalgic baga na nakita ko uli si Rhea Santos. Iniipon ko lang ang mga links dito.
Taronga Zoo, Sydney – nakita ko na yang mga hayop sa Taronga. Ok sana, kaso parang naka-droga sila. Masyado silang docile, bukod dun sa emu at peacock! (Upload ko ngapala yung video ko nung peacock tsaka giraffes next time) Di pa ko nakakita ng kangaroo na nagbboxing at naninipa.
Aussie Visa Information – Di ko napanuod to. Pero anyway, ayan may tips sila kung anong website ang pupuntahan para mag-apply ng visa. Whew, pagod ako sa pag-asikaso nyan.
Didgeridoo at Circular Quay – Kaaliw ito! Musical instrument ng mga aborigine na gawa sa eucalyptus tree. Colorful ng aboriginal art!
Nakakatuwa. Noong panahong yun ay hindi ko pa akalain na makukuha ko itong slot sa unibersidad. Sayang walang video clip na tuwang-tuwa ako nag-skydiving si Rhea, atsaka yung nilakad nila yung Harbor Bridge. Haha, gagawin ko din yan! (sige hanggang salita lang muna… hehe)
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Halika, biyahe tayo! Nakakamiss naman mamasyal sa Pilipinas.
penny January 15th, 2007
uploading pictures from Brisbane trip… (not yet done)
penny December 31st, 2006
bati muna: Masaganang Bagong Taon sa inyong lahat!
Mangilan-ngilang mga highlights ng Christmas vacation: (nasa mas maagang post ang link sa mga litrato)
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penny December 30th, 2006
Havent been around to uploading Brisbane pictures yet. Just these for now from the Gold Coast and some updated photos of people.
penny December 28th, 2006
In a couple of minutes we’ll be hitting the road back to Sydney. I’ll be putting up pictures (tonight) soon. Kita-kits! =)
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(Pen edits the next day: Bump! Putting this off for now. Tinatamad pa! ^_^)
penny October 7th, 2006
I went to visit Joy in Canberra last week, and here are some pictures. Joy was a terrific host 
She took me around the city. I was only there for 24 hours (yes we counted, 4pm Sat to 4pm Sun) plus 6 hours total ride to and fro.
(pictures in link… not all with captions, I got lost in the editing I can’t tell which picture is which in the code anymore so I essentially gave up 
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AJ: Lotsa images after the click. Sit back and enjoy the show (it may take some time to load).
Pen: ADDENDA: Credit to Joy who took most of the pictures with the birds and of course those shots with me in it!
If you look closely at the Mt Ainsle picture you’ll see some people taking pictures at the foreground, left– I heard them speak and they’re Pinoys. Hehe. Kodakan at lakwatsa. Mejo madami akong nakita (at narinig) na Pinoy sa Canberra kesa sa Sydney. Sabi ni Joy libu-libo daw Pinoy doon, approx 4,000 out of 25,000 pop’n. tama ba Joy?)
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