Sydney sky turns RED

I woke up this morning and notice that it was bright red outside and it is only 6am. It feels like I was in Mars like in the movie Total Recall.

I was coughing all the way to the station. Seats on the train was also covered with red dust. View is almost zero visibility when the train cross the Harbour Bridge on the way to work at around 7:15am. Reminds me of Mt Pinatubo eruption.

Photo taken around 6:30am on my way to the train station.

Photo taken around 7:15am on the way to work while train crossing the Sydney Harbour Bridge

5pcs of corn for $2.00

The cheapest corn(whole) I ever bought was 5pcs for $2.00 at Coles Super market.

It still has the ear leaves and silks.

BEER price comparison

Lager in Australia is $5.9 AUD (Average)

Popular brands
Carlton Draught,VB,tooheys

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Lager in Philippines is $1.65 AUD (average)

Popular brands
San Miguel,San Mig,San Miguel Light

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Source:  http://www.pintprice.com

Exchange rate:  $1.00 AUD = PhP41.00

FOUR Season

March to April and October to November is the most suitable time to visit Sydney. The temperature is around 25° C.

FOUR Season

Spring: September to November
Temperature from 13° C(night)  to 22° C (day).

Summer: December to February
The hottest period. Temperature from  21° C to as high as 35-40° C.

Autumn: March to May
Average temperature of 25° C.

Winter: June to August
Temperature from 5° C to 20° C.

Biggest Wine at Hunter Valley

 

Biggest Wine

Hunter Valley Garden

Visiting Gold Coast Beaches

 

Surfers Paradise

 

Kirra Beach

Guylian Belgian Chocolate Cafe

Guylian Belgian Chocolate Cafe

Location: Circular Quay
Shop 10, Opera Quays
3 Macquarie Street
Sydney NSW 2000

Milk chocolate & hazelnut torte ($13.50)
Devil’s food cake with Guylian milk chocolate & hazelnut praliné ganache

 

Guylian chocolate special ($8.00)
Guylian house coffee with chocolate & whipped cream

 

BELGIAN WAFFLES ($15.00)
Served with Guylian praliné ice cream and Guylian chocolate dip

Presentation.. presentation.. presentation... Something doesn't look right with the presentation of this belgian waffle. I could mistakenly think the ice cream on top of the waffle for something else.

Eye in the Sky

Photo taken while on a moving car going to Sydney CBD

September 8 - Birthday of Virgin Mary

The Angelus (Latin for Angel) is a Christian devotion in memory of the Incarnation.

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V. The angel of the Lord announced unto Mary.
R. And she conceived by the Holy Spirit.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord.
R. Be it unto me according to your Word.

Hail Mary...

V. And the Word was made flesh.
R. And dwelt among us.

Hail Mary...

V. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray:
Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts, that we, to whom the Incarnation of Christ Thy Son was made known by the message of an angel, may by His Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of His Resurrection. Through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen.

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Learners Drivers License

Getting a Learners License:
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/licensing/gettingalicence/car/learners/

Pass the Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) to get a Learners drivers license. It cost $37 for each attempt. You can book your DKT online at myTests.

You can get your Learners ID ($21) once you pass the test(DKT).
It is an advantage to get the Learners ID as it will serve as a valid identification aside from your passport. This way, you don't have to bring your passport with you all the time for identification purposes.

Fees:
Driver Knowledge Test $37 each attempt
Learner's  ID $21

You have to put the "Yellow L plate" (shows in the photo) in front and at the back of your car everytime you drive.

Man-ly

Man standing appreciating the greatness of nature.

Photo was taken at Manly beach.

Catching a train to work is cheaper

Train fare cost $36.00 valid for 7 days. (distance 21kms)
Driving a small car cost $132.00 per week. (distance 21kms)

Compare driving costs:
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The costs to drive a car to/from work( 21kms one way) would be:

Type                     Cost per year      Cost per week
Small Cars           $6,340                  $132
Medium Cars       $8,597                  $179
Large Cars           $9,671                   $201
4 WD                     $10,077               $210

Vehicle operating costs courtesy of NRMA (June 2007). Costs includes registration, fuel, tyres, service and repairs, insurance and depreciation and are based on the national average distance of 15,000 kilometres per annum over 5 years. Operating costs in each vehicle category vary according to make/model. The average has been used for each category.

Reference: http://www.cityrail.info/tickets/fare_calculator.htm
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Place of interest: Australian War Memorial (Part 2)

Mark IV Tank - "Grit"

Place of interest: Australian War Memorial (Admission is FREE)

Avro Lancaster Mk I Bomber 'G for George'

P-40E Kittyhawk A29-133, “Polly”

Australian War Memorial
Treloar Crescent (top of ANZAC Parade)
Campbell ACT 2612
AUSTRALIA

Australian War Memorial Map

Admission to the Memorial is free

Cost of Remedial Massage

Remedial Massage and Accupuncture are eligible for most Health Fund benefits and Workers Compensation claims.

Cost: Remedial Massage

- $44.00    1/2 hour

- $ 80.00    1 hour

Usually, you have to pay for the service (out-of-pocket) and they will provide you a receipt. You show the receipt to your Health Fund to claim it back.

Make sure the receipt includes the following information:

- Date

- Your Name (customer)

- Amount paid

- Name of service provided (ex: 1/2 hr Remedial Massage)

- Name and address of provider

- Name of the person who conduct the service

- Association member number



Health Fund needs to validate that above information before you can claim.

Not decided how to claim back my out-of-pocket. Should I mail my claim or visit the Health Fund office.

After few days, I decided to visit the Health Fund office to take my claim.

I show my Health Fund ID and the actual receipt. They validate the provider is registered, paid my claim and took the original receipt.