Posted by Dina El-Hakim on October 22, 2011 · 2 Comments
I love crazy, cool architecture and the Australian Centre for the Moving Image* made the cut for me. It is the center of attention in Melbourne’s Federation Square and a great place to hang out. Although I took these shots last summer (or last winter if you’re Down There), there’s no rule against posting them way … Read more
Filed under Art, Travel · Tagged with acmi, architecture, australia, Australian Centre for the Moving Image, building, Federation Square, film, melbourne, Movie, postaweek2011
Posted by Dina El-Hakim on August 2, 2011 · 2 Comments
Last week I popped over to visit Melbourne’s bigger, attention-grabbing sister, Sydney. The Opera House was actually quite impressive, especially as it appeared out of the blue as I was walking and so pleasantly surprised me!! Sydney vs Melbourne? Two very different cities I think, sort of like Toronto/Montreal. I loved Sydney’s perfect weather and … Read more
Filed under Travel · Tagged with ancient, architecture, australia, building, cafe, Circular Quay, city, Darling Harbour, food, melbourne, modern, Opera House, postaweek2011, QVB, shopping, sightseeing, Sydney, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Sydney vs Melbourne, terrace, travel
Posted by Dina El-Hakim on July 26, 2011 · Leave a Comment
In loving memory to Laurel Ladd, who taught me to care about the environment.
Filed under Travel · Tagged with Animal, australia, Bear, Giraffe, Kangaroo, Lion, melbourne, Melbourne Zoo, Monkey, Ostrich, Peacock, Pelican, postaweek2011, Safari, Seal, trees, Wild, Zebra, Zoo
Posted by Dina El-Hakim on July 22, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Just wanted to say have an awesome, cracker* weekend everyone! Cook something you’ve never touched before (or are scared to cook); run outside, sweat a little; tuck into a good book; order a dessert and eat it all… XO, Dina *= pronounced “CRACKA”. yeah so I learned a bit of Aussie slang! Ha!
Filed under Food, Travel · Tagged with artichoke, australia, food, green, market, melbourne, postaweek2011, Queen Victoria Market, vegetable, weekend
Posted by Dina El-Hakim on July 18, 2011 · 8 Comments
Imagine now how beautiful this was. I hope I captured some of the essence of this road along the south-eastern Australian coast. Had a lot of fun with the camera that day…
Filed under Beach, Travel · Tagged with 12 Apostles, Apollo Bay, australia, Beach, boulders, cliffs, cloudscapes, coast, eucalyptus, Great Ocean Road, London Bridge, maritime, melbourne, mountain, nature, New South Wales, ocean, Oceania, postaweek2011, rainforest, road trip, rock formations, rocks, sand, Southern Australia, Southern Ocean, sunset, travel, trees, waves
Posted by Dina El-Hakim on July 8, 2011 · Leave a Comment
A few snapshots of Melbourne…among shown is the vintage-like Palais Theatre at St Kilda, hot chocolate at Max Brenner‘s, the fabulous Melbourne General Post Office, Lt. Collins Street and Melbourne Central. XO, Dina
Filed under Food, Numbers, Travel · Tagged with architecture, australia, Cake, chocolate, city, food, Greater Melbourne, melbourne, Oceania, Palais Theatre, Pastries, St Kilda, travel, Victoria
