Tag: Australia

AUSTRALIAN DESERT

On By alfonsomgcIn Canyon or gorge, Deserts, Mountains, Nature, Sights, Sin categoría3 Comments

ESPAÑOL

  • I was here: from December 23 to 25, 2005.
  • Number of days needed to see the most famous spots: 2.
  • My score: 4/5.

Thinking about writing about an unusual place where I have spent Christmas, the answer has come immediately to my mind, as far as I do not know what may be more unusual for a Spaniard than spending Christmas eve dining kangaroo barbecue and bathing in a pool at 30ºC at midnight, and Christmas hiking at 45ºC in a desert at the antipodes. Continue reading “AUSTRALIAN DESERT” →

SYDNEY

On By alfonsomgcIn Activities, Architecture, Beaches, Bike, Bridges, Cities, Coasts, Gardens, Leisure, Mountains, Nature, Parks, Running, Sights, Walkways11 Comments

ESPAÑOL

  • Al was here: 2 days by the end of November 2005 and 5 by the end of February 2012.
  • Number of days needed: at least 2.
  • My score: 5/5.

I was not thinking of writing about Australia at this time in my life, but for my birthday I usually give myself a post from somewhere that makes me particularly excited, Continue reading “SYDNEY” →

Tasmania

On By alfonsomgcIn Activities, Beaches, Cities, Coasts, Forests, Hiking, Lakes and rivers, Mountains, Nature, Sights, Wildlife6 Comments

ESPAÑOL

  • I was here one week between December 2005 and January 2006 and another one in March 2012.
  • Recommended number of days: at least one week.
  • My score: 4/5.

Although this island is more reminiscent of the neighboring New Zealand, it is a spectacular redoubt of unique nature in Australia. Continue reading “Tasmania” →

MELBOURNE

On By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Coasts, Gardens, Leisure, Museums, Nature, Parks, Sights5 Comments

ESPAÑOL

  • I was there 3 days at the end of December 2005 and 3 more in March 2012.
  • Recommended number of days: 2, plus one for the Great Ocean Road.
  • My score: the city 4/5, but because of my friends Kym and Tam I rate it 5/5. If you knew them, you would also do it.

The first time I went to Melbourne I did not intend to spend so many days, but I was exhausted after a month without rest visiting the east coast, the Northern Territories and the desert, so I decided to take it easy, and discovered a so nice city, that the second time I saved time to spare to enjoy it again properly. Continue reading “MELBOURNE” →