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I was deciding if I should head home after filling my tank, then I thought, since I drove 2.5 hours here, might as well stay a little longer for the sunset. With 6pcs of McNuggets and a pack of french fries, I stopped beside one of the many vineyards in Hunter Valley and watch the sun go down. The dying minutes before darkness in Hunter Valley is simply fantastic:)
[tags]Photography, Sydney, 2007, Hunter Valley, Sunset[/tags]
Threw the dart on the map and it indicates “Hunter Valley”. So to Hunter Valley it is today. Since I’m driving alone, I didn’t try too many wines, just a couple, trust me, I know my limits… on the official wine guide says, to avoid exceeding the limits, “For men, 2 glasses for the first hour, 1 glass for subsequent hours…”, but it also says, “this is just a guide”.
Finally… I get to see grapevines with leaves!!:)
[tags]Photography, Sydney, 2007, Travel, Hunter Valley[/tags]
Took a short trip to Blue Mountains today (because I nuah-ed in the bed till lunch…) and headed straight to Leura to do some window shopping. Last stop, Wentworth Falls. Instead of heading down the the falls which I did last time with my mum, I decided to just stay at the Princes lookout (which is FAR from reaching the bottom). While watching the streams of tourists come and go and waiting for the sun to go down, I saw from far, the weather changing. It’s an amazing sight, the changes in the cloud formation, the rain moving down the mountains and the sun setting behind the tablelands, all happening at the same time. It’s magical yet has something eerie about it.
I stayed till last light and figured I had to run because there are no lights in the mountains and being the last day of the Lunar 7th month, there’s not going to be moonlight either. I made way my way up, but after a few steps, I saw a figure, a man in a long beige trenchcoat, skinny, face sunken, making his way down the valley. He reminds me of one of those psycho killers or Dracula. My heart missed a string of beats… then I said, “Hi, getting dark eh…”. He gave me a smile that made my skin crawl and said something about my tripod. At that point in time, I just thought, who the hell in the right frame of mind will make his way down into the valley at this time of the day without any lights?! I could hardly see where I was walking. Doubling my pace, I made my way up while checking back every 2 secs or so, making sure I’m not being followed. I can imagine so many scenarios I’ve seen in movies, like him appearing right in front of me or floating on top of me… etc (now you know why I hate horror movies!!).
When I finally reached the safety of my car, I was already panting like a dog… silently swearing… “uncle… 7th month not over yet leh… don’t come out and play this kind of game can?…”.
This is the last time I’m going there on my own. Took me 1 large pizza to calm my nerves…
[tags]Photography, Blue Mountains, Sydney, 2007, Wentworth Falls, Princes Lookout[/tags]
“Dear Nephew, I know it’s probably pretty comfy in there, but if you are still not coming out, I’m leaving. C’mon, be more cooperative, tonight or tomorrow?”
Looks like I may have to extend my stay for another 2 days (max) just for this kid. Just like me, (almost) never punctual:P My sis’s father-in-law joked, “better stay till the baby is out to make sure it’s not a hoax!” (I felt like a witness:P) And when my sis called home to update the situation, my dad said “Ask your brother to come back, the baby’s not coming out when he’s around…” That bad huh?
Weather’s good today. Strange that weather turned for the better once APEC is over. Heading for a little walk in Blue Mountains.
… with a fantastic view on the two Australian icons (lovers included) …
[tags]Photography, Sydney, 2007, Travel, Opera House, Harbour Bridge[/tags]
Unsually peaceful, especially after a week of worldwide spotlight on this region. The folks have left, while the area remained closed for major clean up. Peace… after the world leaders left. How ironic.
[tags]Photography, Sydney, 2007, Travel, Sydney Harbour, Harbour Bridge[/tags]
Fresh from Youtube, yesterday’s after match entertainment by Novak Djokovic!:) Check out the Sharapova imitation, got me laughing so hard. What a talent!!:)
Also check out a more exaggerated changing room imitation here