Side notes, Blackberry advice. Ok, all I can say, is that this is my first and last time of owning a blackberry. Also known as a "crackberry". Mainly because it is like crack. You find yourself online all of the time and reading emails non-stop. Especially with offices across so many timezones. The only time I find it helpful as maybe at the airport or inbetween meetings. Other then that it used to be the first and last thing I looked at every day. So my advice, be wary of this technology. Set groundrules. It took me a while, but I learned not to look at this device after 7pm if I could help it.

ANZAC Day - 25 April - is probably Australia's most important national occasion. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. I enjoyed the day full of parades and events that occurred throughout the city this day.

Here is my sill family at the Torango Zoo. Great zoo, probably one of the best zoos I have ever been too. They have a great bird show and also great view overlooking the harbor.

Back in April, I was lucky enough to have my family come down under to visit me. Both of my parents and sister. Here is a picture of us at Sydney University. They stayed with me for two weeks. Yikes, but it was great to spend time with them.

Here is a random picture from the botanical gardens, also a few blocks from my apartment. Although it does not look large, this one is huge compared to what I am used to seeing...

On the occasional days it rains, you also get a great rainbow. Here is one rainbow as viewed from my very own desk. Quite beautiful.

Another great pic, as you can see there is still a great deal of construction in downtown Sydney.

The following are some great pics from my old office space (before we moved). It was in the city and had great views of downtown.

Sunrise from my apartment. I was fortunate enough to obtain an apartment that faced east. So every morning had an amazing sunrise. I never needed the use of an alarm clock (except for those 1:30 am conf calls). The sun woke me up every morning with an incredible view. The neighborhood pictured is Darlinghurst.

I know, I know, this blog is many months late and overdue. Here is my opportunity to catch up. More great pictures of Sydney. Here is one of a fountain in Hyde Park 5 mins from my place. Actually, it was pretty amazing. From my apartment, I pretty much lived within a block radius of all of the necessities. Grocery store, gym, park, and after the acquisition of an agency, my work office was right behind my building. It was great. Even the other necessities; Hungry Jack's (aka Burger King and a great gyro place. Even within a few blocks was downtown and chinatown. Almost too convenient.