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".... BTW, I bought a gift for my then GF in the Strand Arcade years ago....."

ich and JC,

We were in the Arcade in 2000, right after the Summer Olympics.

I also bought an Opal Pendant there for my wife.

ich,

I know exactly how you feel about Aussie culture. When I first arrived in Sydney back in the late 80's, I stayed for 5 years living in the Hills areas. Simple life and some might say boring. I learnt how to mow the lawn, working with tools and using pans and pots. I had to drive to work and shop, dealt with traffic jams as we had very poor public transport.

In the last 10-15 years, Sydney has gone through a huge transformation and we now have good public transport system and more vibrant city living options. Now you don't have to drive, more and better restaurants and cafes to choose. I like the city now, trendy, fashionable, beautiful architecture and the weather is good for most of the time.

Sydney’s iconic Queen Victoria Building (QVB) - home to some of the city’s most luxurious labels - has been partly sold to a Hong Kong retail giant as part of a multi-shopping-centre deal that could help revitalise the sector.

Fifty per cent of the prized QVB, alongside The Galeries and the Strand Arcade, are now in the hands of Hong Kong’s Link REIT, which picked them up for $538.2 million.

It’s the biggest retail deal since before the COVID-19 pandemic struck and is a positive sign for a sector still struggling to recover following a highly turbulent 18 months across the country, especially for Melbourne and Sydney.







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#1222,#1225

Our feeling varies at different stage of life. When I first arrived in Sydney in early 80s, I found it very slow and too relax in attitude . I really did not like Australian style of life just before I returned to HK to make more money around mid 90s.
However when I decided to retire in Melbourne 7 years ago, I love the environment, people 's attitude and overall living condition here. Of course the ONLY factor I moved for good is because of our kids had chosen to work in Melbourne.
Over the last few years I like retiring in Australia more and more. We enjoy the family life here. There are almost 40 family members in Melbourne this month and we need to host the annual family gathering at 2 homes.
I created this thread, hoping to concentrate the talks about this topic in R33. People can just skip it if not interested in it. For those who want to know more , hope you find out discussions useful.

BTW, I LOVE the Strand Arcade since day 1 in early 80s. Back then QVB was in poor and run down stage before the major renovation in mid 80s. I like the Victorian style buildings and can't help thinking the vibrant lives when they were in their prime.
One of the well known Chinese entrepreneurs in late 19th century is 梅光達：
Mei Quong Tart - Wikipedia https://share.google/ejtyIuT5VcWbuTffW

His famous tea house may be opened in arcades like the Strand Arcade. BTW, I bought a gift for my then GF in the Strand Arcade years ago.




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I grew up in HK and it has a lot of good/bad memories . Of course it has much to offer if you like them. If you are well off, there are plenty of other options. China, Europe and other Asian countries.

I love food, history, culture and architecture. HK can offer some but not all. That's why I love to travel around the world to learn and feel. Sydney is now my home and I love the peaceful and friendly community.

Every place can be home to a man but exile to another.去到的也不需沾沾自喜,去不到也無需介懷,共勉之,可以去英國定居都費事去,負面消息多過正面

退休又有米最好留係香港,不談政治

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99% 國語

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JC 兄
All the best to you and family. Enjoy you retired life in city.
結廬在人境，而無車馬喧。
問君何能爾？心遠地自偏。

ich 兄

You are absolutely correct that how we all feel is more in our head and heart. When I am older, I love convenience and vibes of city life. No more house and garden works, more simple living, more social connectedness than isolation. Of course, there are pros and cons, but it is how we feel inside that matters.

Remember the Strand Arcade in Sydney CBD? Always busy and keeping the heritage feel.











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re#1213
旦中文團嘅意思係用普通話定用廣東話呢，thx！

#1208
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Merry Christmas to All. May Everyone have a peaceful, healthy and Happy Christmas.




#1208
JC 兄
All the best to you and family. Enjoy you retired life in city.
結廬在人境，而無車馬喧。
問君何能爾？心遠地自偏。
#1209,#1210
Richard兄, Sa姐
開心健康愉快過每一日

Dominic
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