October 25th

Tonight, we flew across the vast Pacific Ocean and successfully arrived in Melbourne, Australia. When entering the customs, a blond lady with blue eyes checked my passport and said "Welcome to Australia for vacation" in English with a bright smile, which made me feel friendly towards the country from the beginning.

When I was picking up my luggage, I saw a handsome customs officer leading a tall police dog, sniffing each bag on the carousel one by one, knowing that he was checking for prohibited items.

It is spring in Australia in the southern hemisphere. When I got out of the airport, it was slightly chilly. I wrapped myself tightly in a woolen shawl and hugged my relatives who came to pick me up. I cried with joy. It feels so good to be with my parents and sister!

October 26

I slept very soundly last night.

I woke up in the morning to take a closer look at my family's "warm nest" in Melbourne. I saw this British-style "house" with a steeple and red walls and blue tiles built on the slope. It is located high in the community and is made of milky white cast iron. The staircase with handrails is located outdoors, and the undulating terrain makes it look unique and attractive.

On a small lawn on the east side in front of the door, there is a swing frame for children to play. A majestic large fruit cypress stands tall and tall, overlooking the courtyard of this medium-sized house. There is a flower bed made of pebbles under the tree, in which are planted dark green cacti, dracaena and other foliage plants, as well as a large cluster of purple-red sunflowers. Under the sunshine, they smile as charmingly as the face of a drunken beauty.

My brother-in-law is a handy man. He transformed the garage into a living room and bedroom for his parents to live on the first floor. He also built a carport on the west side to park the family cars.

There are living room, dining room and 4 bedrooms on the second floor, which are spacious, bright, comfortable and generous. The living room is paved with dark hardwood floors, and a self-painted landscape oil painting hangs on the wall. Although it is an extremely immature work, my relatives do not dislike it.

A natural gas fireplace is set up in the living room to keep out the cold in winter. An old-style piano is mother's treasure. When the old man is in a mood, playing a set of beautiful piano sounds will also make Pengpi shine. The color TV, which is neglected, can receive domestic programs, but in recent years, the family seems to have rarely watched it.

There is a large balcony to the north of the upper floor. Sitting on a wicker chair, you can look far into the distance and see the beautiful green trees.

There was a rectangular swimming pool behind the house in the early years, which gave my sister happy memories of the childhood of her three children. After his nephew and niece grew up, his brother-in-law complained that there were too many fallen leaves and it was difficult to take care of, so he filled in the land and turned it into a vegetable plot, leaving only the original small hot water pool for water storage and irrigating. Because Melbourne has a pleasant climate, with the lowest temperature in winter being around 6 degrees Celsius, all kinds of vegetables are always in full bloom and growing happily.

The grapefruit, navel orange, grape, lemon, peach and other fruit trees planted when purchasing the house provide the family with delicious seasonal fruits. There is a barbecue pit next to the pavilion in the back garden to satisfy your family's barbecue desires at any time. The roses, orchids, azaleas and other flowers carefully cultivated by my father and sister are colorful and fragrant. On the Italian cypress trees surrounding the wooden fence, a group of colorful local parrots are often active, which is so stunning that it is jaw-dropping!

I feel like the only drawback is that most houses, whether in the United States or Australia, are wooden structures with poor indoor sound insulation. It is said that masonry structures are relatively expensive and should not be purchased by ordinary families.

My mother said that in order to live a good life in peace and contentment, the family worked hard and worked hard. With the help of a German boss, they opened a family clothing workshop and used their first earned money to make a garment. Pots of gold purchased the house.

Australians respect labor and do not seek vanity. Never divide people into categories. After going abroad, my mother worked as a postman, nanny, and tutor; my sister set up a stall in a flea market, opened a fish and potato fast food restaurant, and worked in a factory. They said that as long as they work hard and endure hardship, they will be able to live a happy life.

October 28th

The weather outside was fine and the air was fresh. My sister suggested going to the nearby Galles National Park. When I got out of my house, I saw snow-white clouds floating in the blue sky, and the cloud shadows moved slowly on the ground. The cloud flies very low, and sometimes it feels like it is hanging on the treetops, as if I can catch it and pick it off with a slight jump. At this time, I really want to fly.

The park has dense woods, green and soft grass, and a natural lake with clear waves, on which a group of flower-necked wild ducks are playing in the water. There are birds singing and flowers fragrant all around, but there are few tourists. Thinking of the crowds of domestic scenic spots, I still enjoy the quiet and quiet environment here.

We walked under the shade of some Canadian poplar trees and found a public barbecue pit. Next to it we saw several piles of chopped firewood piled neatly. It is said that the park prepared it for tourists. Fuel, I think, such a good free outdoor BBQ, if you were in mainland China, you would have to queue up to grab it, haha!

We put the tableware on the wooden table under the tree and let our parents and brother-in-law sit on the bench to rest. My sister took out the chicken legs, beef, sausages and a full set of barbecue supplies, and skillfully lit the fire on the stove. kitchen. The two sisters took turns operating, and after a while, the fragrant smell began to hit our noses.

I had just put the juicy and tender beef into the plate. Suddenly, a bird swooped down and almost took away my delicious food. My sister yelled, and the guy just Jumped onto the branch, but refused to leave, staring at us eagerly. My sister said that the bird is the famous laughing bird, the national bird of Australia, and it makes a hearty and cheerful laugh like a human being. When it laughs, its mouth is turned upward, its tail swings up and down, and it giggles from ear to ear. The Laughing Bird is also an expert at catching snakes, and strictly abides by the principle of "equality between husband and wife." During the breeding season, they hatch eggs together and take care of their offspring. I held my breath and quietly watched that magical bird with admiration. I saw it had black and white patterns, a sharp hooked beak and light bones. Although I didn't see its signature smile today, I did. I couldn't help but laugh at its greedy look, and happily threw a piece of barbecue to it. Without saying a word, the guy quickly picked up the meat and flew into the sky!

After the picnic, my brother-in-law tidied away the oven diligently, saying that it had to be cleaned so that it could be enjoyed by future visitors. My sister said that in Melbourne’s scenic spots, the government has equipped many electric barbecue grills, so local tourists can consciously abide by the rules and not cause trouble to others.

November 4th

Today is the most critical day in the annual "Melbourne Cup Horse Racing Festival". The whole family rushed to the stadium by car to watch the thoroughbred horse competition. I saw that the bus was crowded with citizens traveling in joyful costumes. Sitting opposite my mother and me was a loving couple. They smiled and greeted us mother and daughter in a friendly manner. The man even took out a small, simple flower from the bouquet of flowers held by his girlfriend and gave it to me.

When we arrived at our destination, we bought relatively cheap standing tickets and entered the viewing area of ??the stadium. We saw a sea of ??people everywhere, but they were orderly and not noisy and crowded. There were almost no Oriental Chinese faces at the scene. I heard from my brother-in-law that working-class Chinese people generally don’t want to spend their spare money to watch horse racing. Looking around, the gentlemen are in suits and leather, and they are elegant; the ladies are jeweled and beautiful. They are wearing colorful dresses and fancy hats. Their charming looks make me feel like I have traveled to Europe. eighth century.

Following the Chinese habit, we tried our best to move forward to find the best place to watch. Unexpectedly, everyone took the initiative to make way for us, and before we knew it, we easily reached the first row. I feel a little ashamed when I think about it at night. Maybe those white people thought we had something to do and wanted to go to the front?

The race started. The horse racing athletes were all galloping around on their handsome BMWs. The stadium cheered one after another. Especially the spectators who bought the horse racing tickets were extremely excited and shouted: The sound shook the sky. I was just a layman who was just joining in the fun. I only remembered that a red horse won the championship, but I never remembered the names of the heroic horse and the knight.

At the end of the game, the audience danced happily amidst the music. Two white women also invited me to take photos with them. One of them kissed me happily on the cheek.

November 8th

After dinner, I took a stroll in my mother’s neighborhood and saw few pedestrians on the green avenue. Various trees were unique and upright: the canopy of Melaleuca eucalyptus Clusters of green cauliflower are sitting on the roadside with a smile; the leaves of holly are slender and rustling; the eucalyptus has just taken off its winter coat, revealing its white and slender figure and is showing off; the mighty big fruit cypress The thick branches and leaves of the proud Italian cypress are filled with birds with bright colors and beautiful sounds.

The buildings along the road are ingenious and unique, and each small building reflects the individual charm of the immigrants. The flowers and plants in the yard are in full bloom. Among them, there are many roses, orchids and sunflowers, but the rhododendrons dominate the field. The flowers are in full bloom, and the huge and astonishing corolla is so beautiful that it is unreal.

My neighbors are Australian natives and immigrants from various countries. People enjoy high-quality welfare benefits, the elderly and children are taken care of by the state, and young people only live for themselves. There are no walls or gates in the community, and the neighbors are harmonious and harmonious. They greet each other with friendly smiles and open-air dinners are organized on major festivals. Susan, the hostess of the Italian family next door, got closer to us. Her classical-style home environment and mellow wine particularly fascinated me!

After the walk, I sat on the balcony of my house in a daze. At dusk, I saw the sky begin to glow, and the afterglow of the sun gave the clouds a beautiful golden edge. To the west of the wooden fence, little crows passed by. The loud chirping reminds me of Zheng Banqiao's poem: "The autumn water is vast in the quiet Chaimen, and the crows crush the sunset sky.

"My eyes blurred involuntarily, and I cried while facing the north!

Although Australia is good, it is hard to compare with my homeland! Although my parents are by my side now, but across the ocean, my dearest relatives and friends, my dear children, everything for you at this moment Are you okay? I miss you!