This in my opinion is one of the most beautiful scenes in film today. I loved the movie as well...but I can't stop thinking about this shot.

The Assassination of Jesse James.

love,
Kristi

Although I miss my fellow Americans and home, at this particular moment in my life, I am happy to be living in Australia. The state of the US politics and the divide in beliefs and thoughts is on a downward spiral...one that I am thankful not to be a part of. The hateful and racist sentiment that most Americans are feeling disgusts me. This divide will only widen the gap. Obama is a man not a magician. I'm guessing that most Americans do not understand the word 'patience'

Here is an interesting and thought provoking article on racism.

Sydney Easter Show

I took the train to the Sydney Olympic Park for the annual Sydney Easter Show. To best describe this event would be to compare it to a State Fair which usually consists of livestock, small rides, junk food, strange people wearing brightly colored wigs, cowboys, a lot of kids and the occasional freak. It was actually pretty great and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment.
Sydney Olympic Stadium.



You can walk around with some of the farm animals and pet them.

I had to take a photo of this spectacular moment of a donkey relieving herself. Childish, yes I know this.

I have no idea what type of chickens these are but instead of a head with a beak it looks as if the head was replaced by a ball of feathers.
A dairy show room that displayed how to milk a cow. This also made me want to vomit. I'm glad that I don't drink milk.

Shaving the cow for the big contest!
The farmers actually sleep in the same area with their animals in order to look after them. This is an example of the sleeping quarters. At the top is where the beds are located while below is their storage/kitchen or whatever else they do in there. I found this to be very bizarre. I can't imagine the smell.

A llama with dreadlocks?

This is the arena where all the magic happens.

I loved the little spotted pony! So adorable. Wish I could have taken him home.
Little Angus went on a pony ride. He loved it. (Angus is Jonathan's nephew)

Weird puppet dioramas.

Bobby Bedazzler with a giant hand holding a beer. His favorite. (Bobby is Jonathan's father. He's an amazing person).
I meant to take photos documenting everything that I ate but I guess I was so wrapped up into eating the food that I forgot. But I did remember to take a photo of a tasty heart attack fried cheese stick. Think about a corndog on a stick but replace the hotdog with cheese. Before that I had a bratwurst and fresh lemonade followed by chips (sort of like french fries) drizzled with melted cheese and for dessert chocolate covered strawberries. Indulgence. Yes.
There is a contest between the different regions in Australia where they create a scene using the resources from their farms. The vegetables etc. are real.


An example of a nicely arranged design using various produce. I can't imagine lining up all of those peas!
Fireworks display for the finale.


The end. I shall go again with Melissa, Jonathan and whoever want so come along. Mostly for the food.
love,
Kristi
Yay! Melissa and Jonathan are returning from the States on Friday!

Camperdown our new home.

This is the courtyard into the apartment. Our apt. is the 3rd on the left.

As I mentioned previously, I have moved into Sydney. Today was my first day, well actually my second day in the city...I had to go to Uni yesterday. Australians call school/college Uni. School is used to describe high school students and under. Just had to clarify the difference. The have a tendency to shorten words. One day I'll have a list of abbreviated Australian words.
Anyway, TODAY was my first day to actually explore Newtown and the area surrounding where I live. Melissa and Jonathan will be moving in next weekend.
This is our street. Mallet Street. (above)


I just love how unique all the houses and apartments are here. Notice the wrought iron fences and balconies..they call it 'iron lace'.
Stencil of George Bush by the words 'I Hate'
I don't know what these little faces are made out of but they make me smile.

This is the dog park..but unfortunately there was only one dog today. There were so many last night. It made me miss my boys at home, Barkley and Banjo.
Hey there little lonely dog! I wore Kimberly's lovely kissing rabbit bracelet today.
I've started a 'traveling feet' photography series. Each place that I travel, whether it be another city or country I take a photo while looking down.
love,
Kristi