Flower show at Ferny Creek

Before, we went down the Range via Ferntree Gully, we saw a signage that there was an ongoing flower show. Since we still have a couple of hours to spend and we didn't want to spoil the opportunity, we decided to get in. We only paid $5 each for me and my wife. My kid, Enzo got no charge at all.

It was an enjoyable experience to see varieties of Melbourne flowers in one place. We may not be very good at naming flowers but we definitely enjoyed the scene. There were groups of growing flowers in a pot which we thought was Australian natives. There were also those that have bloomed already and some were rare types of flowers as it was the first time we've seen them. There were also those that are especially arranged to suit different occasions whether it may be formal event or not. Some flower arrangements were also displayed being top winners of a flower event and contest.

Outside the hall, we still are surrounded with different flowers and plants. It was a nice scene to look and I really enjoyed taking photos as flower is one of the best object in taking a nice shot. It also turned out to be a nice park to stay and relax at. My kid really enjoyed running around the place and we just let him do his thing as we know that it was a safe place to play around.

Most Common Cars in Australia

During our one year stay in Australia as migrants. I've noticed what cars Aussies use. I listed it base on their visibility on the road.

1. Holden Commodore / Ute
2. Ford Falcon / Focus / Territory
3. Toyota Camry / Corolla
5. Mitsubishi Lancer / Magna
6. Mazda 626/ 6 and 3 series
7. Toyota Rav4 / Land Cruiser / Hilux
7. Subaru Impreza/ Forrester
8. Nissan Pulsar / Skyline
9. Holden Astra/ Barina / Captiva / Statesman
10. Volkswagen Passat / Golf

These cars are common on the road. I personally did not know Holden as a brand of a car until I came here in Australia. Holden is actually General Motors. In the country where I came from, we got different names from how some cars are called here in Australia. Australia's Holden Astra and Holden Captiva are called Opel Astra and Chevrolet Captiva, respectively, for some countries. Australia branded some Isuzu cars with its very own Holden like Isuzu Trooper and Isuzu pick up which are both known as Holden Jackaroo and Holden Rodeo. Though Holden is not really famous in other countries, I must admit that I fell in love with its Commodore. It's design is very good both on exterior and interior. I would love to get one of this commodore and to see it parked in our garage one of these days.

Seat back and relax

Its been a long and tiring work week for me and my wife so we decided to take a break and bring along our kid Enzo to his first movie ever. The movie we watched last Saturday afternoon was Kung Fu Panda. Its been a long time since my wife and I had last saw a movie. We opted to watch in Village Cinema at Sunshine Mall.

We were quite surprise that though he is just two years old, he was able to enjoy and finish the full length movie. He was very attentive and focus and laugh when he heard other kids' laughter. It was a joy being a parent to see him enjoying our company. That's basically what our goal in life is..To live a comfortable life without having to sacrifice much of our time for the family.

Kung Fu Panda, was a nice and feel-good movie. It was really enjoyable for kids especially with Po, the panda bear(voiced by Jack Black) showing his plumpness on some martial arts scene. It's not an unusual story to see but the message is still great when comprehended. It's all about believing in one's self and that fate still takes its course. It's not always talent and skill that will pave the way but COURAGE and GOOD HEART, as well.

This was a good break for us to unwind and get ourselves back on track.

Parks in Australia

One of the biggest advantage of being an Australian Migrant is having to enjoy the use of parks and playgrounds without costing you any cent at all. Kids and parents would surely enjoy them. Parks are really spacious and grassy which would give your kids a chance to run and play around it. They are everywhere in Australia, I am sure. You won't have difficulty in finding one as every suburb has one or even more than one. Children's playgrounds normally are on it. Slides of different sizes, swings and basketball courts are very much free for everybody's use. The area where the children's playground is, is properly landscaped and well designed to provide a nice view for each one's eyesight. The flooring is also made sure to be safe for kids. That's one of what we can be proud of Australia, Safety is always on top of priority. Parents could also do their own stuffs while kids are playing. They could jog around and do some physical exercises. The parks are also equipped with tables and chairs where families could share their meal or picnic at. Some of the bigger parks have man-made lakes to go with them. Rubbish bins are provided as well to maintain the cleanliness of the vicinity. That, I would say is the only thing being asked from us, to put away our own rubbish to help out in maintaining the beauty of the park. Visitors are even allowed to feed the geese and seagulls with bread crumbs and whatever food they brought over.

If you try to put all these things together and picture them out in just one scene, isn't it a great view to see? Well parents, with no fee to worry about, being assured of your kids safety and enjoyment and being provided with an enriching view to wander at, what more can we ask for? Just make sure that you are fully geared and properly dressed depending on what the weather is to be assured of a fun filled day at the park with the whole family!