Yesss still here in Sydney.....and some of the shops are still closed, today is Boxing Day! I managed to take the two kiddos to see Charlotte's Web the movie (he...he....fly miles and miles away to watch a movie...but still I am having....fun-fun-fun! and then leaving for some drinks and good food....



Jordon's Seafood Restaurant

360 Bar and Dining Room......atop Sydney Tower

Oh also the hype here in the Sydney Zoo is all about this crocodile named Eric who is having or had his birthday...alrighty then! LOL!

23:34:48 Sunday - December 24, 2006 in America/Atlanta converts to 15:34:48 Monday - December 25, 2006 in Australia/Sydney

41 degree Fahrenheit in Atlanta as to.............













76 degree Fahrenheit!!!!

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Macquarie University is an Australian university located in Sydney where my bro is attending to get his postgraduate degree. It is ranked 7th in Australia and 82nd in the world by the UK's 2006 Times Higher Education Supplement.

The university grounds, showing the lake and fountain

My sister-in-law is getting her Master of Laws.... in the University of Sydney



The Main Quadrangle

Wollongong - from Sydney about 84.5 km...thank goodness for TomTom navigation system!!

City Rail - gettin' around Sydney is pretty easy...however it is highly recommended to memorize the exit before where you actually would disembark so you won't miss it....cuz sometimes there isn't any announcement at all ...or if there is very, extremely thick Aussie's accent....a poor 'ol Texas gal like me is having a hard time understanding....and reading the sign might be too late....

Manly beach.....pretty awesome....!











Palm Beach - Sydney - Richie Rich Folks area....











Sea Plane....

The Monorail takes in the excitement of Darling Harbour’s activities, shopping and museums with Chinatown’s great restaurants and the City’s top attractions.

Chinatown/Downtown Sydney


















Centrepoint Tower









Paddy's Market (***** 5 Stars Rating from moi!)








Flower Market

Kewl places but ehmmm being Christmas n' all...strangely tho' these places are not sooo Christmas-y...not much lights/decorations...etc......weird huh???

[SAI Gal has been working really hard to create a new skin for my blog....thanx girly...she has an access to my blog 24/7 he..he..after all she was the one who started the whole bloggy thingy as an attempt to keep up w/ each other's life (living in the different cities)....(I got a couple of emails asking me 'bout the changes)...but we decided to stick to the ol one...!!!]


We all went to the Christmas Eve's Mass together yesterday...n' my sweet niece was singing in a choir.....

Got 3 great Churches pics to share: St. Andrew's, St. Mary's, and the First Baptist in downtown Sydney was first built back in 1836 (I think).....

The Sydney Fish Market



Lots of pelicans/seagulls staring at you and your food...LOL!!!
















Darling Harbour

What'cha lookin' at???




Hunter Valley

Not that biggie especially for those who had been to France wineries or even Napa Valley...



Glenworth Valley, Australia's largest horse riding centre is a magnificent 3000 acre property surrounded by National Park.

The Blue Mountains


Abseiling



Jenolan Caves!!! BRRR and super kewl....Indiana Jones-y kinda-feel!!!

**** (4 Stars Rating: Call-me-miz-m approved)!!