目前分類:旅行 (33)
- Dec 26 Tue 2006 15:17
陪哥哥遊紐約 - Day Three (12/25/06)
- Dec 26 Tue 2006 15:07
陪哥哥遊紐約 - Day Two (12/24/06)
- Dec 26 Tue 2006 13:27
陪哥哥遊紐約 - Day One (12/23/06)
- Dec 26 Tue 2006 11:41
陪哥哥遊紐約 - Day Four (12/26/06)
- Dec 25 Mon 2006 11:38
陪哥哥遊紐約 - Day Three (12/25/06)
- Dec 24 Sun 2006 11:36
陪哥哥遊紐約 - Day Two (12/24/06)
- Dec 23 Sat 2006 23:36
陪哥哥遊紐約 - Day One (12/23/06)
- Jun 30 Fri 2006 21:52
Australian Tourist Board
The questions below about Australia are from potential visitors. They were posted on an Australian Tourism Website and the answers are the actual responses by the website officials, who obviously have a sense of humour.
A: We import all plants fully grown and then just sit around watching them die.
A: Depends how much you've been drinking.
Q: I want to walk from Perth to Sydney - can I follow the railroad tracks? (Sweden)
A: Sure, it's only three thousand miles, take lots of water.
Q: Is it safe to run around in the bushes in Australia? (Sweden)
A: So it's true what they say about Swedes.
Q: Are there any ATMs (cash machines) in Australia? Can you send me a list of them in Brisbane, Cairns, Townsville and Hervey Bay? (UK)
A: What did your last slave die of?
Q: Can you give me some information about hippo racing in Australia? (USA)
A: A-fri-ca is the big triangle shaped continent south of Europe.
Aus-tra-lia is that big island in the middle of the Pacific which does not... oh forget it. Sure, the hippo racing is every Tuesday night in Kings Cross. Come naked.
A: Face south and then turn 180 degrees. Contact us when you get here and we'll send the rest of the directions.
Q: Can I bring cutlery into Australia? (UK)
A: Why? Just use your fingers like we do.
A: Aus-tri-a is that quaint little country bordering Ger-man-y, which is...oh forget it Sure, the Vienna Boys Choir plays every Tuesday night in Kings Cross, straight after the hippo races. Come naked.
A: You are a British politician, right?
Q: Are there supermarkets in Sydney and is milk available all year round? (Germany)
A: No, we are a peaceful civilization of vegan hunter/gatherers. Milk is illegal.
A: Rattlesnakes live in A-meri-ca which is where YOU come from. All Australian snakes are perfectly harmless, can be safely handled and make good pets.
Q: I have a question about a famous animal in Australia, but I forget its name. It's a kind of bear and lives in trees. (USA)
A: It's called a Drop Bear. They are so called because they drop out of Gum trees and eat the brains of anyone walking underneath them. You can scare them off by spraying yourself with human urine before you go out walking.
Q: Do you have perfume in Australia? (France)
A: No, WE don't stink.
Q: I have developed a new product that is the fountain of youth. Can you tell me where I can sell it in Australia? (USA)
A: Anywhere significant numbers of Americans gather.
A: Yes, gay nightclubs.
Q: Do you celebrate Christmas in Australia? (France)
A: Only at Christmas.
Q: I was in Australia in 1969 on R+R, and I want to contact the girl I dated while I was staying in Kings Cross. Can you help? (USA)
A: Yes, and you will still have to pay her by the hour.
Q: Will I be able to speak English most places I go? (USA)
A: Yes, but you'll have to learn it first
- Jun 01 Wed 2005 09:30
Niagara Falls 尼加拉瓜瀑布
昨天我跟哥哥爸媽從 Ithaca 出發,開了約三個多小時的車車去到位於加拿大安大略省和美國紐約州交界的尼加拉瓜大瀑布﹝中間小小迷路了一下﹞ 我們住的飯店就在瀑布附近,所以我們就趁著晚霞去看了一會兒瀑布。
今天一早起來,吃過早餐之後,就先去搭船 (Maid of the Mist) 直逼瀑布。
在加拿大側的馬蹄瀑布(The Horseshoe),以及在美國側的美國瀑布(Americn Fall),以每秒16萬8千立方公尺的流量造就出尼加拉瓜瀑布的氣勢。我們上船之前就要先穿雨衣,船一直逼近馬蹄瀑布,強大的水勢讓船身不斷的搖晃,在瀑布下面成能感受到如萬馬奔騰般的水勢。
中午在 Top of the Falls Restaurant 吃午飯,我們坐在窗邊,一面吃飯一面欣賞瀑布優美的景色。吃過飯後就告別 Niagara Falls 往 Los Angelas 去了!
- May 24 Tue 2005 12:03
Hershey Trip (May 22 to May 23)
Chocolate!!! Yammy!!!
Hershey 是 Milton Hershey 建立起來的一個很可愛的小鎮,鎮上的路燈都是 Hershey Kisses 的形狀,可愛極了!從我們抵達 Hershey Chocolate World 到 Hershey Lodge 就一直收到免費的 Hershey Chocolate !!
Hershey Chocolate World 展示了 Hershey Chocolate 的歷史,還有 Hershey Trolley 載遊客瀏覽 Hershey 鎮。Milton Hershey 並沒有子女,所以收養了很孤兒,並成立了 Milton Hershey School 給孤兒或是家庭經濟狀況不好的小朋友。Milton Hershey 在妻子過世之後,就把所有的財產捐給 Hershey Trust Company,很多小孩都受惠於這個學校。
Hershey 是個很乾淨可愛的小鎮,到處都有綠地鮮花,鎮上所有設施一應俱全,有 school, theme park, medical center, theather, park........ 早上我們去到 Hershey Pantry 吃早餐,喝到很棒的 Hot chocolate! Yam!
- May 24 Tue 2005 11:20
Hershey Trip (May 22 to May 23)
Chocolate!!! Yammy!!!
Hershey 是 Milton Hershey 建立起來的一個很可愛的小鎮,鎮上的路燈都是 Hershey Kisses 的形狀,可愛極了!從我們抵達 Hershey Chocolate World 到 Hershey Lodge 就一直收到免費的 Hershey Chocolate !!
Hershey Chocolate World 展示了 Hershey Chocolate 的歷史,還有 Hershey Trolley 載遊客瀏覽 Hershey 鎮。Milton Hershey 並沒有子女,所以收養了很孤兒,並成立了 Milton Hershey School 給孤兒或是家庭經濟狀況不好的小朋友。Milton Hershey 在妻子過世之後,就把所有的財產捐給 Hershey Trust Company,很多小孩都受惠於這個學校。
Hershey 是個很乾淨可愛的小鎮,到處都有綠地鮮花,鎮上所有設施一應俱全,有 school, theme park, medical center, theather, park........ 早上我們去到 Hershey Pantry 吃早餐,喝到很棒的 Hot chocolate! Yam!
- May 21 Sat 2005 07:50
Cornell McGraw Tower
There are many things I want to do before I finish my Master degree in Corenll. Climbing up to the Cornell famous clock tower is one of them.
The tower is Cornell's most visible and notable landmark. There are 161 steps to the top of McGraw Tower. There are three concerts played by student chimesmasters everyday. The weather was great on the day we went, therefore, the view from the tower is awasone.You can view the photos from the photo section.
The chimesmaster of the day was very nice and let us choose the song we would like to listen. Kristine and I chose a Disney song. It was a great experience!
- May 20 Fri 2005 11:21
Cornell McGraw Tower
There are many things I want to do before I finish my Master degree in Corenll. Climbing up to the Cornell famous clock tower is one of them.
The tower is Cornell's most visible and notable landmark. There are 161 steps to the top of McGraw Tower. There are three concerts played by student chimesmasters everyday. The weather was great on the day we went, therefore, the view from the tower is awasone.You can view the photos from the photo section.
The chimesmaster of the day was very nice and let us choose the song we would like to listen. Kristine and I chose a Disney song. It was a great experience!