Thursday, 9 November 2006
Missing Dolly
I am missing my sister-in-law, Dolly. Last night, out of the blue, she came into my mind. I wasn't even thinking of anything to remind me of home. Suddenly, I felt so sad and depressed. I cried. I couldn't help it.
Dolly was the wife of my eldest brother, Wilfred. She was closest to me than all of my other sister-in-laws. We got on well. She was like a real sister to me. When my mother died in 1997, she became my second mother, almost. I would go to her all the time. I talk to her about personal and family problems. She was a sister, a friend, a mother, all in one to me.
Dolly became very sick and died early this year. The reason why I rushed back home. She was still alive when I got there. I was still able to see and talk to her. It was very painful seeing her bedridden and very helpless. To think she was a very active person. She was always so alive, so full of energy.
Nakakalungkot.....
Dolly was the wife of my eldest brother, Wilfred. She was closest to me than all of my other sister-in-laws. We got on well. She was like a real sister to me. When my mother died in 1997, she became my second mother, almost. I would go to her all the time. I talk to her about personal and family problems. She was a sister, a friend, a mother, all in one to me.
Dolly became very sick and died early this year. The reason why I rushed back home. She was still alive when I got there. I was still able to see and talk to her. It was very painful seeing her bedridden and very helpless. To think she was a very active person. She was always so alive, so full of energy.
Nakakalungkot.....
Labels: Family
Monday, 13 February 2006
Our First Wedding Anniversary
Yesterday, 12th February 2006 was our first wedding anniversary. We didn't make plans ahead so when Shane asked to take me out, I said take me somewhere I haven't been yet. So he took me to Sorrento.
Sorrento is in the Mornington Peninsula and is about 1.5 hours to the south of Melbourne via the Nepean Highway or if coming from Queenscliff, one can take the ferry across the bay. It takes 30-40 minutes for the ferry to cross the bay.
We explored the port and the surrounding area. Sorrento seemed to me a very peaceful place. It has a look-out where you can have a good view of the vast ocean. There's also a park where you can have a picnic. Shane even suggested, the pinoy group should have a picnic there. There's a heliport too for the rescue helicopter.
Shane took a lot of photos which I am going to post here separately.
We also watched Sorento-Queenscliff ferries come and go.
While there, we were also lucky to see yachts from the Volvo Ocean Race 2005-2006 crossing the bay. We didn't really know of this. We thought the yachts were just among the many other private owned yachts there. Thanks to some people (probably visitors like us) who were talking loudly, we can't help but overhear them.
After a few more walks, we decided to have dinner at the Sorento Hotel. Good food, very bad service. Oh well, I think service in Australia in general, sucks. Everywhere you go, a lot of establishments here are understaffed. But that's just me, I'm alwasy fussy when it comes to service. Don't take my word for it.
For the mains, I ordered the Trevally fillet in a bed of potatoes and green salad while Shane had the King George Whiting fillet with chips and salad. Both were good and worthy of its price. The desert we have is also worth mentioning. The flourless chocolate cake with ice cream and/or cream (your choice) was a guilty pleasure.
Shane looked flushed in his face from heat stress (which he gets after playing hockey) and was not feeling very good so we decided to go back home straight away after the dinner.
Sorrento is in the Mornington Peninsula and is about 1.5 hours to the south of Melbourne via the Nepean Highway or if coming from Queenscliff, one can take the ferry across the bay. It takes 30-40 minutes for the ferry to cross the bay.
We explored the port and the surrounding area. Sorrento seemed to me a very peaceful place. It has a look-out where you can have a good view of the vast ocean. There's also a park where you can have a picnic. Shane even suggested, the pinoy group should have a picnic there. There's a heliport too for the rescue helicopter.
Shane took a lot of photos which I am going to post here separately.
We also watched Sorento-Queenscliff ferries come and go.
While there, we were also lucky to see yachts from the Volvo Ocean Race 2005-2006 crossing the bay. We didn't really know of this. We thought the yachts were just among the many other private owned yachts there. Thanks to some people (probably visitors like us) who were talking loudly, we can't help but overhear them.
After a few more walks, we decided to have dinner at the Sorento Hotel. Good food, very bad service. Oh well, I think service in Australia in general, sucks. Everywhere you go, a lot of establishments here are understaffed. But that's just me, I'm alwasy fussy when it comes to service. Don't take my word for it.For the mains, I ordered the Trevally fillet in a bed of potatoes and green salad while Shane had the King George Whiting fillet with chips and salad. Both were good and worthy of its price. The desert we have is also worth mentioning. The flourless chocolate cake with ice cream and/or cream (your choice) was a guilty pleasure.
Shane looked flushed in his face from heat stress (which he gets after playing hockey) and was not feeling very good so we decided to go back home straight away after the dinner.
Labels: Australia, Family, Life et al, Travel
Wednesday, 8 February 2006
Euroa Motel
Shane’s father owns and operates Euroa Motel in country Victoria
As per the Monash website, Euroa is a substantial township and rural district on the route between Melbourne and Albury. It is 130 km. north-north-east of
Euroa is situated on Seven Creeks, a tributary of the
Below are the Motel details:
Contact details:
Ph: +61 3 5795 2211
Email: euroamotel@yahoo.com.au
Hosts: Humphreys Family
Rating : 3-Star
- Non-smoking
- Reverse Cycle Air-conditioning System
- Colour Television
- Refrigerator
- Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
- Queen Size Beds with Electric Blankets
- Outdoor Pool
- Barbeque
- Cot
- Trailer & Truck Parking
- Heritage Trail Walks
- Wineries
- Golf Course/Tennis/Bowls
- Strathbogie Ranges Scenic Drive
- Ned Kelly Trails
- Museums
About Me
Born and raised in the Philippines. Living in Melbourne, Australia. Married to a loving and very patient Aussie. Working as a Technical Support Engineer in a telecommunications test solutions company. Loves sports - Aussie Rules footy, golf, basketball, cricket, tennis, billiards, etc. etc. Loves to watch movies/tv. Likes to cook. Reads crime & mystery novels. Good at Hold'em poker. Would love to travel in a cruise around the world someday.Say Something
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