Album: G'day Australia
G’ day Mates,
After two weeks of wonderful holiday in Australia, I am now back living my life in the most crowded city in the world.
But the deep blue ocean, huge open spaces, fresh air, passionfruit and the friendly people of Australia live on in my mind - always.
I have been taking photographs for many years and have always regarded myself as a serious photographer. On trips to other countries before this one to Australia, I used to spend a lot of time taking photographs, but this journey was definitely different. I completely changed my habits. I allowed myself to sit back and feel with passion the majesty of the scenery of Australia instead of concentrating on capturing it on film. I sat down for a while at every place I traveled. I relaxed, took in the views and used my nose to smell the fresh air and freedom of Australia (I think my nose had been malfunctioning for many years). The spectacular seashore, the deep blue ocean, the endless land, the clean, fresh air, the taste of passionfruit and the hospitality and friendliness of Aussies gave me unforgettable memories. This trip to Australia is an experience I will treasure all my life.
Well, Mates, as in the words of the song “ I still call Australia home”, some day we will all be together once more, when all of the ships come back to the shore. Now I make my promise that when we are together once more, I will make some delicious Chinese food for you. Meanwhile, I am truly grateful to all my Mates for the warm hospitality you extended to me while I was in Australia and also to my best foreigner friend, Jim. I am at a complete loss for words to express to you my deep appreciation for your generosity. So, Mates, see you down the track.
兩個星期在澳州愜意的假期過去了，我又回到這個世界上最擠擁的城市裏，從新開始投入工作。然而，那碧藍的大海，廣闊的空間、清新的空氣，百香果的清香和熱情的笑臉，還是在我的腦海裏盪漾起伏着。
攝影己經成為我生活的一部份，而我一直抱着嚴肅的態度來看待攝影。以往出外旅遊的時候，我總是以攝影為主，回家後手中拿着滿意的照片，而心中卻是少了什麼是的，我常思考着風光攝影的真正含義。這次在澳洲旅途的途中，我決定改變以往一向的習慣。面對着雄偉壯麗的美景，我不禁把自己溶入其中，我內心感到前所未有的輕鬆和舒暢，我那喪失嗅覺功能已久的鼻子，開始漸漸恢復了它原有的功能，原野清新和自由的空氣充滿了我的胸膛。面對這一切美好的自然景色，我幾乎忘記了舉起手中的相機……
澳大利亞，她那壯麗的海岸線、碧藍的海洋、遼闊無邊的草原、清新的空氣、百香果獨特清香的味道和熱情好客的朋友們，在我的人生歷程中留下美好和難忘的回憶。
朋友們，就像“ I still call Australia home”那首歌裏面的歌詞寫着：當所有遠航的船兒靠港時，我們會再次聚首一堂。我答應大家，當我們再次重聚的時候，我一定會做出美味的中國菜給你們品賞。在此感謝大家對我的熱情招待。同時，對我的老外好友說一聲，『Jim, 對於你慷慨的幫助，我真是無言感激。』
好了，朋友們，我們後會有期了。
Changed: Feb 27, 2008.
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