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Posted by: Bhavita Dec 20 2009, 08:51 PM

Some pics taken at Cardiff, Wales. A one day short visit when visitng London

At Castle Coch







The dungeon




More details on this here-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castell_Coch
http://www.castlewales.com/coch.html

Posted by: Bhavita Dec 20 2009, 09:04 PM

At Roaths Lake

A 30 Acre lake is a part of Cardiff's most popular park. It was formed by the damming of the NANT FAWR stream. Roaths park, retains a classic atmosphere, has been awarded the prestigious green flag award.

Posted by: Bhavita Dec 20 2009, 09:16 PM

Toronto, Niagara

Could not go on the Maid of the Mist - the boat rides were not functional due to the torrential rains those days

These are the pics of the "Journey behind the falls" - taking an elevator 150 feet down into the tunnel that takes brings you right behind the falls






Casa Loma, the museum constructed in the Gothic revival style



A by-lane somewhere... the maple trees all over are amazing

Posted by: Bhavita Dec 20 2009, 09:41 PM

C N Towers - the world's tallest building for 31 years.

The glass floor made from tempered glass is said to withstand the weight of 9 (or more?) hippos. Freaked me out totally - was petrified to step on the floor! And my little nieces kept jumping and stomping over the glass like as if it were a cushion! I finally did step on the floor...

Tried to get a view of the roads 1100 feet down..

Posted by: Bhavita Dec 20 2009, 10:20 PM

Vanvcouver - Whiterock beach



1001 steps - a quaint little spot where children apparently are taken for an outing from their school




Bowen Island





The capilliano bridge

Posted by: Bhavita Dec 20 2009, 10:24 PM

Whistler

Posted by: Faraaj73 Dec 21 2009, 02:03 PM

Bhavita

You've posted some lovely pics in the past 24 hours! I can't decide which I like most...you should see regional New South Wales. It also has several stunning sites which are basically a comfortable daytrip from Sydney...

Posted by: Bhavita Dec 21 2009, 11:08 PM

there is so much to see that I wonder if one lifetime would be enough ;-)

I flew into Sydney just for a day when visiting Melbourne.. that was way back in 2002 and the only time i had was to see the Opera house...I promised myself i would visit Oz sometime again definitely!

Posted by: Faraaj73 Dec 22 2009, 01:57 PM

While I love Sydney (I live there as a lifestyle choice), I would honestly say that the best thing about it is the daytrips one can take out of Sydney, whether going North, South or West. East would lead you into the Ocean!!! I've travelled a lot in Europe, Middle East etc. and rural NSW is up there with the best..... I would post pics to show you but don't know how to make the size small....

Posted by: Bhavita Dec 22 2009, 03:41 PM

Would love to see the pics - am sure they would be out of the world.

Sureshji and Yogeshji have suggested the below simple program that will help. It was quite simple resizing pics ;-)

It is very simple. You could check this link out

http://www.hamaraforums.com/index.php?showtopic=84302&st=0&#entry644714

http://www.fotosizer.com/

http://bluefive.pair.com/pixresizer.htm

http://www.irfanview.com/

Best regards
Bhavita

Posted by: simplefable Dec 22 2009, 05:35 PM

I know the feeling..glass is always associated with fragility in our mind..and refuses to go away !





I totally agree with you both. the pictures are amazing one after another..adding up the places to see before i die..and there seems to be a long list of them anyways..
I do promised myself to visit Oz oneday...got a dear friend there who offered me a nice drink..

Posted by: madsur Dec 22 2009, 07:27 PM

[quote name='Faraaj73' date='Dec 22 2009, 05:27 AM' post='644844']
[quote name='Bhavita' post='644749' date='Dec 22 2009, 04:38 AM']
: I would post pics to show you but don't know how to make the size small....
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Dear Faraaj bhai,
Bhavitaji has already given you the clue.
Fotosizer is the simplest & best for resizing.
Looking forward to your phitos.
Best regards,
suresh

Posted by: Faraaj73 Dec 24 2009, 07:52 AM

Sydney Harbour shimmering on a hot summer afternoon with ferries leaving the Circular Quay

Posted by: Faraaj73 Dec 24 2009, 07:54 AM

Sydney-siders thronging the shaded cafes and ice-cream parlours outside the Opera House

Posted by: Faraaj73 Dec 24 2009, 07:57 AM

Me any my son catching a photo-op on Middle Harbour. The back-drop is the Eastern suburbs.

Posted by: Faraaj73 Dec 24 2009, 08:01 AM

If you ignore the old man in the middle, the backdrop is admittedly the windiest but also the most scenic golf course in the world. The setting is The Heads golf course which overlooks the ocean as well as the posh Northern Suburbs.

Posted by: Faraaj73 Dec 24 2009, 08:05 AM

My son (a few years ago) playing near the Hyde Park fountain. St. Patrick's Cathedral in the background is Australian's most famous church and hosted the Pope earlier this year.

Posted by: Faraaj73 Dec 24 2009, 08:12 AM

The Rocks - the oldest part of Sydney which originally housed the convicts. I wouldn't mind being incarcerated there!!!

Posted by: venkat Dec 24 2009, 08:45 AM

Excellent pictures, Faraaj!

And nice to see the handsome father and the cute son together!

You have proved that Old HFM lovers can be quite charming too!

Venkat

Posted by: simplefable Dec 24 2009, 11:27 AM

Faraaj..great pictures ! Sidney sure looks very sunny.. dad and the tiny tot are nice too. If you term yourself as Old man..what should we be ??
when you resize the pics...made them into ideal 500 X 600 which can be viewed at one go !! just a tip..