Australian Olympic Team Ticker-tape Parade held today in Sydney was a big success. Thousands of well-wishers welcomed the Olympians, who performed so well during the Beijing 2008 Olympics.
Looking at the moved face of pole vaulter, Steven Hooker I think walking down George Street was as moving and unforgettable experience for him as standing on the dais in Beijing accepting his gold medal.
I am not sure the reason behind this but today there were a long of fire engines driving through George Street on signal. I could not find any references in current news behind this action but I am pretty certain it was not a fire. It looked more like some form of protest. I hope I can find some more information about it in the coming days.
Apple has created a little consumer craze recently in Sydney. First, by opening its huge and very flashy store on George Street and now with the launch of the Apple iPhone. People queued for both events in rather cold temperatures.
It is hard not to admire their marketing approach. It seems these days anything made by apple in electronics goods is an winner. It seems the Apple iPhone will revolutionise the mobile phone scene the way Apple iPod revolutionise portable music players.
Kin observers will note that iPhone although very stylish and functional is not really a pioneer in smart phones category. HTC under various monikers like XDA for example, has manufactured smart phones with touch screen interface for years.
I have photographed these two young women sharing a joke on George Street. It must have been a very funny joke as I could hear their laughter from far away.
You often see a musician in the street trying to make a dollar or two. Often it is a saxophone of violin player. Today there was an older Asian musician with his cello in the George Street.
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