When people are sleeping, all kinds of dreams will come in droves. Some dreams, as if vague, are clear after waking up; Some dreams are unforgettable and last forever; Some dreams, midnight fright; Some dreams are lingering and warm as spring. What kind of dreams a person has and what kind of dreams he has should be his subtle psychological reaction and a description of his soul.
At the beginning of this year, I realized a distant dream and put my long-cherished wish into practice. That distant dream, that dream of the south, that dream of a foreign land, has been portrayed in the depths of the soul like a stone, and it is still vivid today, especially when I look at the photos taken along the way. That distant journey, like the clear light waves of tasman sea, rolled up to one foot after another and poured into the heart of review.
? After a long journey of 3500 kilometers by car in South Island, we started our trip to Australia again. Unfortunately, my daughter suddenly had something in the second half of her trip and had to change her original plan. She flew back to Guangzhou from New Zealand, leaving us alone to complete the scheduled trip to Tasmania and Adelaide. You can't rent a car, because both route planning and accommodation contact need fluent language communication, and once the contact is improper, there will be no disconnection, which really makes us daunting. So I returned the original rented car and house, changed from self-driving to group tour, and changed from highway to air. With that simple English and gestures, this distant dream presents different colors.
I. Sydney
? Because travel agencies in Tasmania don't exist every day and can't connect with New Zealand's itinerary, we returned to Sydney from Christchurch and stayed at the University of Sydney, which we are relatively familiar with.
? When I came to Sydney five years ago, I didn't know that I had made a fate with this city. I have visited here before, and I just glanced at it. Only the world-famous big shells and the bay railway bridge are impressive, and the real market is hidden under the surface. Now I am revisiting my old place. Because I walk freely and freely, although my face is not wide, I feel very different.
? Stay in the student dormitory of the University of Sydney at night. It was the summer vacation, and most of the students returned home, knowing that the general would make full use of resources and rent the vacant student dormitory to tourists at the price of one night in 80 yuan. Although it is cheap, it is very simple. There is no air conditioning, no TV, and even the bathroom and shower room are shared by men and women. You can open one and lock the door for your own use. Although the toilets in China are generally separated by wooden boards, they are connected from top to bottom, which makes them extremely unaccustomed. Once in the shower, a woman floated in the next room, humming a ditty while taking a shower. The sound of water seems to be in tune with the beat, which makes people feel that they are in the wrong place. The song in the other room is melodious, and the atmosphere in this room is eternal. It's common there, and it's quiet here. Students wearing swimsuits, swimming trunks, bath towels and pajamas can be seen at any time in the corridor. At night, sometimes they will hear cheers from the lawn. Looking from the window, it is a male and female classmate who streaked on the grass after drinking and lost the gambling.
The boundaries between men and women here are not profound, but they are common, peaceful and irrelevant. In domestic universities, even male and female dormitories should be divided into different buildings, and visitors from the opposite sex must be in the daytime, and they must register in detail before they can enter. The aunts and grandmothers on duty will also look up and down like thieves and ask questions carefully. Men and women are different, giving and receiving are not close, three obedience and four virtues are strictly observed, and the east and the west are open and conservative, which can be seen. And this seems to be an accurate yardstick to measure whether a country or an era is open or conservative.
Although this old house 100 years ago has been rebuilt, it is still inconvenient to live in, but being in it makes people feel a distant historical precipitation and a long cultural atmosphere. Sitting in front of the heavy desk in the room, you can't help thinking who it was a hundred years ago. I also sit here silently, thinking hard and being poor; Leaning against the stone windowsill will remind me again. Who was it? Looking at the night sky by the bright moon; At that time, there was no electric light. Who was reading at night by jumping candlelight lanterns? Once I recall the scene of that year, the house seems to have returned to its original life and soul, as if telling an ancient story that happened in this old house in ancient language.
Most of the major scenic spots were visited during my last trip. The trip to the South Island for more than ten days made me deeply tired, so I just had a rest. So during my two days in Sydney, I didn't go anywhere, just stayed in this old house and read books, wandering in a quiet campus, immersed in a rich cultural atmosphere.
The University of Sydney, founded in 1850, is the oldest and most prestigious university in Australia. It was established on the basis of inheriting British university education. Old buildings are scattered everywhere, showing its historical details, especially the deep cloisters and carved door eyebrows, which give people the feeling of crossing time and space. Modern architecture is also interspersed among them, steel structure and glass are closely matched, concise and lively, such as impressionist music, unbalanced and bright. It's nothing like a university in China. A tall and long wall encloses several tall buildings, and a group of docile lambs are enclosed in the wall, which not only blocks the bright sunshine, but also closes the active thoughts. It is large and scattered, and the neighborhood and campus are mixed together. Students in swimsuits are reading and meditating on the grass, tourists in a hurry are packing their bags, and the noise of the city is rolling in, which is in stark contrast to the silence of this institution. Only the library is a really quiet place. Because it is a holiday, there are not many people, and it seems that even the breathing can be heard clearly. Books are open for reading, computers are everywhere, and all kinds of electronic documents, periodicals and magazines are easy to read and open 24 hours a day. There is also a kitchen and dining area. Some students are tired of studying and have a lounge chair to rest. This reflects the concern and support of large facilities for students. Just, what should I do if I meet a student who snores? Maybe he will have self-knowledge and won't snore and sleep here, breaking the quiet learning atmosphere.
? I have a young friend in Sydney. If he were here, life in Sydney wouldn't be so boring, but unfortunately, after he accepted our short visit at his home, he put us on a plane to New Zealand and then started a three-month trip around the world by himself.
? Three months, free travel, free will and free will. Every year, he uses his holidays to travel around the world. A simple bag, a thin passport, a small credit card and an impulsive heart are all he has. There are no footprints on the map of the world, and he is erasing them one by one, planting the banner of his own wishes all over the world. He pointed to two woodcarvings at home and said to me, "This is a pair of worn and perforated shoes bought in Namibia. My shoes were robbed and I had to walk barefoot back to the hotel. If you don't go to Africa, you won't understand that there are still such backward and destitute places in the world. "
Wandering, letting go of all desires, wandering around the world with a simple heart. This is the life and road I envy. I asked him jokingly, will I follow you around the world when I retire next year? He smiled: "No problem, as long as you can bear hardships. But what about your passport? I intend to leave as soon as I am interested. I don't need a plan and a visa. It takes you a lot of time to get a visa, and time is limited. "
? I suddenly lost my voice, and the sunshine in my heart immediately dimmed, because your nationality and passport determine the boundaries of your freedom and the boundaries where you walk, and determine whether you are a kite or a bird.
When I returned to Sydney, he was wandering in India.
He strolled along the banks of the Yokogawa River, listening to ancient folk songs from other places.
I stayed in an old house and watched birds fly by the window.
Xida main building
Looking from the door of the main building
Dormitory appearance
The inscription on the floor tile of the dormitory corridor should be the name of a famous school student who once lived here. 186 1 year, and he happens to be 18 years old.
library
The corridor of the teaching building is covered with ivy.
? An antique hut by the road.
A corridor of light and shade
? The gate of knowledge
? China city memorial archway
Second, Tasmania.
Tasmania is the smallest of Australia's six states and consists of more than 300 small islands. During the Ice Age about 10,000 years ago, Tasmania was connected with the Australian mainland. At the end of the Ice Age, the land where the two sides met was submerged by melting snow, forming the bass strait, thus forming the island. It is precisely because Tasmania is not connected with the Australian mainland that it develops slowly and thus retains many original features. The scenery here is so primitive because the local protection measures are in place. Hobart, the capital of Tasmania, has only allowed domestic flights in and out so far, but it is not allowed to bring in fresh fruits and fish, otherwise it will be confiscated and punished, thus preventing the invasion of alien species and maintaining the original local style and species purity.
Tasmania is known as Australia's "Holiday State". Its main scenery is rolling mountains and winding and steep coasts. Its rolling hills, winding valleys, wide plateaus, ancient volcanoes and steep coasts are obviously different from other parts of Australia. It is characterized by beautiful scenery, simple culture, rich resources and unique environment, so it is also called the Australian version of New Zealand.
It took two and a half hours to fly from Sydney to Launceston, the second largest city in Tasmania. Langston is also the third oldest city in Australia, which was founded in 1806, second only to Sydney and Hobart. Because of its long history, this city has many historical buildings and cultural landscapes.
? Because there is no China travel agency on the Internet to carry out tourism business in Tasmania, the contacted Australian travel agency doesn't care about accommodation, only pulls you to run, and accommodation has to be solved by itself, so the accommodation is still a self-help hostel that my daughter later re-booked. Take a taxi out of the airport and give the address to the driver. He agreed to drive us along the winding road to the hotel we booked.
This is also a villa-style self-service hotel. The first floor and the second floor are rented separately. There is a small garden on the first floor and a large terrace on the second floor. There are all kinds of kitchen utensils in the room, and there is a large supermarket not far away, which is very convenient for shopping. We were received by an old lady with white hair in her seventies. At her age, in our country, she should go to the dance square, practice Tai Chi, play mahjong, or go to a nursing home to enjoy retirement. But she is still working, clear-headed, gentle and well arranged. The next morning, the travel agency came to pick us up, also an old man who should be seventy years old. He drove, explained in verbose English all the way, and climbed up and down with us. He walks steadily and climbs mountains better than me.
? The normal retirement age in Australia is 65, but the elderly can stay until they are 80 or 90 years old as long as they are willing to work and can do it. Australia does not enjoy a lifetime pension. After the age of 65, you can start withdrawing money from your retirement fund until the money in your account runs out. However, there is a certain amount of withdrawal every year. When the money in the provident fund reaches the age of 68, you can enjoy the pension provided by the social welfare department. People under the age of 68 live in trouble and are often asked to keep looking for jobs, which is why Australia sees more elderly people working. I don't know if it is a blessing or a sorrow for an old man of this age in Australia. It seems that socialism is still good. At the age of 60, you can retire, you can not work from nine to five, and you can sleep until you wake up naturally. Of course, the opportunities and time for counting money will be reduced. It's just that our good days are coming to an end. In the future, like Australia, the retirement age will be extended to 65. By then, the silver-haired people will also be a new normal in China.
There are twelve people in our party, my family and two sisters from Germany, two girls from Singapore, two Americans, a British couple and two Koreans. I didn't understand a word of the old tour guide's English explanation, and I relied on his wife to translate it. When she couldn't grasp the key points, she turned to Singapore girls. Sometimes they were all at a loss about the English of the elderly, so she asked the British couple and followed them all the way. I don't know much about human landscapes, but I appreciate many natural landscapes.
? The scenery in Tasmania is really good, and there is a primitive and simple taste everywhere, just like a paradise. From the quiet Cradle Mountain National Park in Launceston to the coast on the east side of the island, from Flame Bay all the way south along the coastal highway, you can watch the fountain formed by the waves hitting the shore from the bottom up on Biqian Road, and then climb the Fishner National Park to see the blue sea and the winding mountains in Jiugui Bay. The natural and peculiar scenery today is amazing. Although the scenery is beautiful, we are unlucky. It rained for three days in these four days, and many scenic spots went in the rain. The winds along the coast and in the wilderness often turn the umbrella over, which makes people feel cold and biting. In the storm, everyone scrambled to put on the fat raincoat provided by the old guide and trudged in the rain. It was dark and the land was wet all the way, and I didn't really appreciate the unique style and charm of this island. Only on the last day, when we came to Hobart, the capital of Tasmania, God took pity on us and finally opened our eyes. The clouds in the morning are no longer so thick. After a while, the sun emerged from the clouds and the sky took on its blue color. The beautiful scenery on the island also shows her charming face. On the last sunny day, we came to port arthur, which is the oldest and largest prison in Australia.
Port Arthur is a must-see for Tasmania. It is a good scenic spot and cultural attraction, and Port Arthur Prison should be visited. This scenic spot has a Chinese guide map. You can follow the map and learn about the history of this prison.
The prison is located at the top of Tasman Peninsula, southeast of Hobart. Tasmania was originally used by Britain as a penal colony. This prison was built in 1830. At its peak, it held more than 30,000 prisoners. However, a fire at 1897 turned most of it into ruins. Although devastated, it still maintains the original appearance of a prison 200 years ago in broken walls. The former prison, church, hospital and factory were all in the same place. High walls and thick doors are still the same as before. They are all telling the hustle and bustle of the year, and they are all precipitating deeds for a long time. Everything seems to be yesterday.
Judging from the remaining intact prisons, hospitals, workshops and churches, prisoners' freedom is firmly restricted, but their living conditions are not bad, which seems to be much better than the prison environment of Jean Valjean in Les Miserables. Especially the ruins of the church, people feel the majestic and melodious bells of that year, indicating that these people who lost their freedom at that time also had the guidance of faith and spiritual sustenance, and also saw the importance of ideological and political work.
My impression after my visit is: How is this prison nearly 200 years ago better than our prison today?
The house in Launceston
Small garden
On the left is the old lady in charge of reception.
The church in the sunset
An old tour guide wearing a white sun hat
Two German sisters take photos of Korean students.
Strange boulder, kind old guide
Cradle Mountain and Lake Baikal in rainy days.
Meet wombats on the road
? Fierce Tasmanian devil
? Clouds and peaks surge in the fjord.
? Coast? Uncle Du? loner
? Overlooking the glass bay from the top of the mountain
Cliff. Blue sea and white waves
? A winding coast
Dynamic and static mixing
? The Lion King
Accompany each other
? Wave fountain, due to low tide, the spewing is suspended.
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A glass vase in a small shop in the town, 120, wanted to buy it very much, but had no choice but to give it up after a long walk.
Ice cream shop, delicious.
? Church ruins in Port Arthur prison
Juvenile wharf
Prison garden
Church remains
Father's dormitory
? There are no burnt-out batteries.
In the prison room
The remains of another prison
? A well-preserved lecture hall in the cell.
Third, Adelaide.
Most visitors to Australia will not go to Adelaide, because it is too far away and not well-known, far less than Sydney and Melbourne, or even the Gold Coast and Brisbane.
In fact, there are many Chinese in Adelaide, with good climate and beautiful scenery. This is a quiet and exquisite city. With superior public security, infrastructure, medical level, cultural environment and educational conditions, it has been ranked among the top ten most livable cities in the world for many years. Adelaide ranks sixth in the list of "20 16 Most Livable Cities in the World" published by The Economist Information Department.
We have friends here, so we went to Adebayor to visit the old days.
Australia covers an area of 7.68 million square kilometers, but there are only six states and two territories. Each state is much larger than China. The most convenient mode of transportation between States is by plane, and the ticket price is not high. So, our trip to Adebayor takes two hours by plane from Sydney. Because a friend came to pick me up, I am very practical about my future. After many days' journey, I slept for more than 2,000 kilometers at an altitude of 10,000 meters.
After our friends received us, we first went to a Vietnamese restaurant to eat rice noodles such as crossing the bridge. The cold taste of Vietnamese iced coffee still haunts my mind. Her home is a villa in the 1960s. She spent 200,000 yuan on it more than ten years ago, but now it has risen to more than 400,000 yuan, just a little more than doubled. The increase is far less than that of domestic houses, but the building quality is indeed excessive. The houses of this era, such as China, must be old or demolished two or three times, but they still stand on this land, and they are timeless, providing shelter, warmth and lingering for different owners.
Ade is far less noisy and prosperous than Sydney. The street is relatively quiet, but this kind of quiet is not dead quiet, but a kind of pastoral leisure is revealed in the quiet silence. People walking in the street are very calm and leisurely. This city plays chamber music instead of symphony. People are here, and the heart is here, just like a swift stream pouring into a quiet lake. It is no longer rushing, no longer ups and downs, but slowly surging with the undercurrent of the lake, and gently rippling with the microwave on the shore of the lake.
? The next day, I went to Kangaroo Island, and it took three hours by car and ferry.
? Kangaroo Island, naturally named after too many kangaroos, is the third largest island in Australia, with an area of 4,405 square kilometers and a distance of Adelaide 1 12 kilometers. Crossing bass strait by ferry is this small island with only 4,000 inhabitants. Kangaroo Island was named "the best island in Asia-Pacific" by National Geographic magazine, and it is one of the best preserved natural wonders in the world. There are green virgin forests, quiet and clear inland lakes, fantastic caves, magnificent coastal scenery and rare wild animals on the island. It is the most famous tourist area in South Australia, and a quarter of the island has been designated as national parks and protected areas. In addition to kangaroos that can be seen everywhere, there are many Australian protected animals living here.
Walking on this island, Kangaroo Island gives me the feeling that it is vast and desolate, but the desolate Yuan Ye is surrounded by grids, and there are lush grass and sheep everywhere. Huge pots for storing rainwater stand in the fields, and winding roads cut this vast land into pieces of golden cakes-desolate and beautiful, barren and full.
? The main attractions on the island are magical rocks and flagship arches.
Magic Rock stands on the east coast of Kangaroo Island. After hundreds of millions of years of sea breeze, waves and rain, from different angles, it will have different shapes, some like axes, some like bird mouths, some like stone eggs, some as round as pillars of Greek temples, and some as sharp as fangs. The magic and exquisiteness of God's hand are amazing, shocking the wonders and skills of nature. Stones stand on the shore of whitewater waves, and fierce sea breeze roars between cracks, clothes blow like sails, and hair floats like flags. Only this fantastic boulder stands tall and silent in the storm, and the wind echoes among the rocks, as if he were telling his eternal story, talking to people and singing a song from a distant time.
Not far from Magic Rock, the flagship arches are located in Chase National Park in flinders. The flagship arch is a big stone hollowed by waves in the middle. The blue water chased and beat the boulder. Snow-like waves penetrate the collapsed rock wall and stir up snow-capped peaks. The thunderous noise gradually disappeared after shaking in the empty cave, and pieces of foam appeared on the reef. It is really a realistic portrayal of "flying stones flying through the air, hitting the shore and rolling up thousands of piles of snow".
The flagship arch area is also a breeding paradise for fur seals in New Zealand and a pure paradise for them to live happily. Looking down from the flagship arch, you can see these lovely guys playing in the sea or lounging in the sun on the coastal rocks. Even if tourists wear ribs nearby, the shocking echo of the waves does not disturb their freedom and dreams at all. The uncanny flagship arch, together with the magnificent coastline and honest seals, shows the simple beauty of nature and makes people linger.
In this natural beauty, an idea suddenly came to my mind: who is the happy son of nature compared with those who work hard and tie themselves up? Zhuangzi used to be a fish, but now he envies seals. Stay here if you don't leave, and become a seal. Fish when you are hungry, and bask in the sun when you are full. You will always listen to the symphony of nature. You will chase waves in the sea all day without thinking. As long as you have fish food, no inner fear, no false pretense, no exorbitant taxes and levies, and no binding laws, you will only follow the laws of nature, indulge your instinctive desires, and bathe your inner sunshine. ...
Hyderabad coastline
? A quiet street
My friend's house was built in 1968.
The backyard of the house
Looking back at the Australian mainland from ferry to kangaroo island
Kangaroo island wharf
? Surging waves
? Curious kangaroo
? Magic stone
? A short person.
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? Seaside boulder
? The sea melts into the sky.