Trip to Maitland, Australia My Aussie Trip tag:travellerspoint.com,2006-01-05:/blog/?domain=jorge06 2006-01-22T18:21:57Z jmojica06 img/travel-blog-feed.png The World Famous Australia Zoo! tag:travellerspoint.com,2006-01-09:/blog/?domain=jorge06&thisblog_entryid=12&entryid=5167 2006-01-22T18:21:57Z 2006-01-09T13:35:24Z I've started a new blog just for the Australia Zoo. Don't get your knickers in a knot. It'll be up soon once my upload limit for pics is renewed next month =) http://australiazoo06.travellerspoint.com ... I've started a new blog just for the Australia Zoo. Don't get your knickers in a knot. It'll be up soon once my upload limit for pics is renewed next month =)

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]]> Wolka Waterworks tag:travellerspoint.com,2006-01-05:/blog/?domain=jorge06&thisblog_entryid=11&entryid=5090 2006-01-06T06:14:02Z 2006-01-06T06:14:02Z The city of Maitland is situated in the Lower Hunter region of New South Wales, Australia, near two national highways, a 2-hour drive to Sydney and 30 minutes to the Hunter Valley Vineyards, Newcastle and Port Stephens. Consists of largely rural surroundings with an approximate 60.000 inhabitants. During my stay here I went off to the Wolka Waterworks, which formerly was the source for maitland's water supply. now its a nice museum and home to heaps of cuddle kangaroos who ... The city of Maitland is situated in the Lower Hunter region of New South Wales, Australia, near two national highways, a 2-hour drive to Sydney and 30 minutes to the Hunter Valley Vineyards, Newcastle and Port Stephens. Consists of largely rural surroundings with an approximate 60.000 inhabitants.

During my stay here I went off to the Wolka Waterworks, which formerly was the source for maitland's water supply. now its a nice museum and home to heaps of cuddle kangaroos who roam around in the early mornings and late nights when the heat is not unbearable. here ive captures a shot of one eastern grey who nearly escaped from view. the other pic is of the actual waterworks building where coal is used to power the plant which brought H2O to the city.

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]]> Mungo Brush tag:travellerspoint.com,2006-01-05:/blog/?domain=jorge06&thisblog_entryid=10&entryid=5088 2006-01-06T05:59:48Z 2006-01-06T05:59:48Z Old MacMungo had a farm ee i ee i oo. With a Mungo here and a Mungo there, here a brush, there a brush everywhere a Mungo-Brush. One of the hidden jewels of New South Wales, Mango Brush is a good place to up for a short hike, camping, boating, fishing, picnicking, swimming, or taking a tough 4WD up for a ride on the beach itself. I meself went up to Mungo Brush. had to go through some thick bushland ... Old MacMungo had a farm ee i ee i oo. With a Mungo here and a Mungo there, here a brush, there a brush everywhere a Mungo-Brush.

One of the hidden jewels of New South Wales, Mango Brush is a good place to up for a short hike, camping, boating, fishing, picnicking, swimming, or taking a tough 4WD up for a ride on the beach itself.

I meself went up to Mungo Brush. had to go through some thick bushland where along the train I saw a giant hopper ant (stings if it bites) and a trail along the sand that belonged to a snake! I then had a picnic along the shore where I saw a young bloke unsuccessfully learning how to ski loser haha ;)

The water smelled pretty funky at times (might've george bush nearby) but that didnt even stop me from having a good time and a picnic of some of the best ham, bread, and lemonade that australia has to offer.

after filling my belly with human petrol i went off to a hole in the wall. not literally though, it was a gorgeous beach that could take your breath away if you held your breath long enough ;) it was a bit cold and cloudy when I went, but I would definitely go if your looking for a cozy place to relax along the coast with a good view of nile island, just 3 km offshort, while your there.

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]]> Nelson Bay tag:travellerspoint.com,2006-01-05:/blog/?domain=jorge06&thisblog_entryid=9&entryid=5084 2006-01-06T05:45:44Z 2006-01-06T05:45:44Z If there was a busy tourist site during my holiday, it would have to be Nelson Bay. Plenty of people here with many doing heaps of activities along the coast. Here they offer tours to go dolphin and whale watching. there was also many fun shops that had lots of things to buy such as cool clothes and heaps of cute souvenirs. Live music was also there to keep me entertained while also giving anyone a chance to shake their ... If there was a busy tourist site during my holiday, it would have to be Nelson Bay. Plenty of people here with many doing heaps of activities along the coast. Here they offer tours to go dolphin and whale watching. there was also many fun shops that had lots of things to buy such as cool clothes and heaps of cute souvenirs. Live music was also there to keep me entertained while also giving anyone a chance to shake their booty if they wanted.

A bit from the shore, there was a fun looking boat that had heaps of people jumping off it. It also had a waterslide, but most people couldnt be bothered and jumped off freestyle.

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]]> One Mile Beach Holiday Park tag:travellerspoint.com,2006-01-05:/blog/?domain=jorge06&thisblog_entryid=8&entryid=5082 2006-01-06T05:36:52Z 2006-01-06T05:36:52Z On holidays, most aussies have a way of finding a beach. and who wouldnt with a hot sun floating above. Traveling along the coast of New South Wales, I found myself at another gorgeous oceanfront called One Mile Holiday Park. There was plenty of ocean goers when I went with many trying to escape the early summer heat. It was an amazing site to see when first seeing the beach after following a short path leading from the FREE parking ... On holidays, most aussies have a way of finding a beach. and who wouldnt with a hot sun floating above. Traveling along the coast of New South Wales, I found myself at another gorgeous oceanfront called One Mile Holiday Park. There was plenty of ocean goers when I went with many trying to escape the early summer heat.

It was an amazing site to see when first seeing the beach after following a short path leading from the FREE parking lot. Lifeguards were on duty there, while at most other beaches as well. Here in Australia I saw that they use flags to discern where one could swim, surfboard, or neither. I liked their system of keeping people safe while enjoying the shoreline. Also the lifeguards dont get paid here, they do it voluntarily. they should get paid wages or something nice for their all their hard work.

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]]> Port Stephens tag:travellerspoint.com,2006-01-05:/blog/?domain=jorge06&thisblog_entryid=7&entryid=5080 2006-01-06T05:27:40Z 2006-01-06T05:27:40Z In Australia theres plenty of places to go out for the day. One of them of the places I went to was Port Stephens. This is what I would call Blue Water Paradide. There was plenty of things to do here: picnicking, go to the beach, or just go for walk along the coast to browse in the local shops. Boats could be seen going along the coast as with most beaches. While in Australia, I found 2005 was ... In Australia theres plenty of places to go out for the day. One of them of the places I went to was Port Stephens. This is what I would call Blue Water Paradide. There was plenty of things to do here: picnicking, go to the beach, or just go for walk along the coast to browse in the local shops. Boats could be seen going along the coast as with most beaches. While in Australia, I found 2005 was the hottest year on record here. If it wasnt for the kiosks at the beach I probably would have fainted from heat exhaustion. Here in the pic I went down onto the beach to take a cool quick dip in the gorgeous transparent waters of port stephens.

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]]> Newcastle, Australia tag:travellerspoint.com,2006-01-05:/blog/?domain=jorge06&thisblog_entryid=6&entryid=5077 2006-01-22T18:05:28Z 2006-01-06T05:18:38Z If your going to the beach this is the place to be. Along the coast of Newcastle, you can see plenty of beaches stretching from Nobbys which had a cool historic lighthouse, all the way down to Mereweather Beach which has the largest ocean bath of the state. My first trip up to Newcastle started at Newcastle Ocean Bath. It was so much fun going in the first time to a swimming pool made entirely up of ocean water. Its ... If your going to the beach this is the place to be. Along the coast of Newcastle, you can see plenty of beaches stretching from Nobbys which had a cool historic lighthouse, all the way down to Mereweather Beach which has the largest ocean bath of the state. My first trip up to Newcastle started at Newcastle Ocean Bath. It was so much fun going in the first time to a swimming pool made entirely up of ocean water. Its like being in the sea while smooth waves all along your swim.

The beaches here are gorgeous. You can see clear through the water at each one with fish swimming around you occasionally. I would probably be in the water half the time if I was on permanent holiday.

The sand is beautiful is well with it being cleaner than some you would find in children's playgrounds in America. Mostly every part of the coast is super clean. And for the ladies, there's heaps of dashing aussie lifeguards ready to come to your rescue ;)

Inside the city, I found a buzzing city life, without all the rush of the big city. I got a chance to visit a nice nightspot while at Newcastle, a well known place called the Brewery. I was quick to take advantage of free admission as it would be almost impossible to find such fun places in America. The brewery was jolting with excitement as the music was some of my favourites from the 70's and 80's from such artists such as Rick Springfield. Now where can I find a place like that?

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]]> Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Oi tag:travellerspoint.com,2006-01-05:/blog/?domain=jorge06&thisblog_entryid=5&entryid=5075 2006-01-18T02:50:58Z 2006-01-06T04:59:30Z When arriving in Maitland, Australia I would stay in a friends' home for about three weeks. There I learned all about the way of life of the average aussie. Being it was in a suburban area, I found it quite relaxing compared to the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles. At first I unexpectedly had to get to use to all the quiet. The roads coming in and out of the suburb were quite easy to understand. I especially liked ... When arriving in Maitland, Australia I would stay in a friends' home for about three weeks. There I learned all about the way of life of the average aussie. Being it was in a suburban area, I found it quite relaxing compared to the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles. At first I unexpectedly had to get to use to all the quiet. The roads coming in and out of the suburb were quite easy to understand. I especially liked the give way signs, which you actually didnt have to stop at, like the stop signs in America very welcoming. There was also circular intersections called roundabouts which are similar to doing a U turn in the states without having to wait for any lights.

The house I was living in Australia is very similar to the one in America. Spending time together and having a fare of things to do each day comes hand in hand in a lively atmosphere such I found here.

From time to time I encountered this unusual animal who lived in the house as me. He was a strange critter who welcomed me into the house with nudges, bites, and adorable brown eyes. His name is Aussie, chook hunter. He is known to chase pushbikes with those he has caught never to be seen again.

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An adorable darling who never saw a pushbike he didnt like :)

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]]> Sydney, Australia tag:travellerspoint.com,2006-01-05:/blog/?domain=jorge06&thisblog_entryid=4&entryid=5074 2006-01-06T05:01:37Z 2006-01-06T04:42:06Z After taking foot on Sydney, I found it much like Los Angeles. Busy streets, many people, and heaps of traffic. I went for a brief walk around the city to see some of its shops while stopping at a familiar site called Maccas. Even for a fast food restaurant, the food was much less salty, but still had a good taste to it. While shopping, I took a stroll through a nearby shopping center which had fairy floss aka cotton ... After taking foot on Sydney, I found it much like Los Angeles. Busy streets, many people, and heaps of traffic. I went for a brief walk around the city to see some of its shops while stopping at a familiar site called Maccas. Even for a fast food restaurant, the food was much less salty, but still had a good taste to it.

While shopping, I took a stroll through a nearby shopping center which had fairy floss aka cotton candy in one of its kiosks. The prices of the items in the shops were obvisously priced higher than in America because of the current rate of exchange, which is good for tourists who come to do a good fare of shopping.

Along the way I passed through Darling Harbour and saw some of the boats that cruise in and out offering tours and other services for those who wish to voyage along the ocean outskirts of Sydney. Sydney was a nice site to see and it offers plenty of adventures such as visiting centerpoint, sydney harbour bridge, the opera house, taking a tour along a ferry, and if you have the time, going exploring along the blue mountains for the elusive koalas and roos.

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I took my first train in years going from Sydney to Newcastle taking hours to arrive. From there I took a short trip up to Victoria St. by train in which I would begin my holiday in a nice home in the quiet suburban area of Maitland.

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]]> Hunter Valley Wineries tag:travellerspoint.com,2006-01-05:/blog/?domain=jorge06&thisblog_entryid=3&entryid=5072 2006-01-18T02:51:12Z 2006-01-06T03:31:39Z My visit to the Hunter Valley Vineyards and Winery was tasteful in more ways than one. There are over 127 wineries to choose from which offer complimentary samples of the different types of wines Hunter Valley has to offer. There's also heaps of pubs, a nice garden, chocolate, and cheese shops to get your mouth watering as well. ... My visit to the Hunter Valley Vineyards and Winery was tasteful in more ways than one. There are over 127 wineries to choose from which offer complimentary samples of the different types of wines Hunter Valley has to offer. There's also heaps of pubs, a nice garden, chocolate, and cheese shops to get your mouth watering as well.

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]]> 20th of December '05 tag:travellerspoint.com,2006-01-05:/blog/?domain=jorge06&thisblog_entryid=2&entryid=5055 2006-01-18T02:51:28Z 2006-01-05T09:20:26Z It was my first time on Australian soil and I was ready to touch it after a long 14 hour flight. I had watched six movies and been cramped in a window seat seat for pretty much most of the time. Catching my first glimpse of land I could see the beautiful beaches found in sydney as well as the airport. There was a small boat nearby who must've been looking for a close up vew of planes landing as ... It was my first time on Australian soil and I was ready to touch it after a long 14 hour flight. I had watched six movies and been cramped in a window seat seat for pretty much most of the time. Catching my first glimpse of land I could see the beautiful beaches found in sydney as well as the airport. There was a small boat nearby who must've been looking for a close up vew of planes landing as the plane's force swayed it side to side.

After landing, I went through the customary immigration process and declared some tasty treats of cashews and chocolates. I was pleased on how quick and nice the immigration officers were. thats aussies for ya so bloody nice ;)

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]]> First Impressions of Australia tag:travellerspoint.com,2006-01-05:/blog/?domain=jorge06&thisblog_entryid=1&entryid=5053 2006-01-18T02:52:56Z 2006-01-05T09:09:27Z Even before landing in Sydney I could see this was a completely different place to L.A. The clouds were beautiful and nicely dense. All that could pretty much be seen was huge patches of white as I travelled overhead on the airplane that would lead me to the land of the aussies. ... Even before landing in Sydney I could see this was a completely different place to L.A. The clouds were beautiful and nicely dense. All that could pretty much be seen was huge patches of white as I travelled overhead on the airplane that would lead me to the land of the aussies.

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