I am very glad to say something about my trip in the summer holidays. I went to Sydney with my teachers on July 6. Sydney is the largest and oldest city in Australia and it is a world- famous city. I stayed there for 22 days. It was my first time living abroad.

　　During my time there, I learned a lot about Australia. I learned some history, geography and local customs, and I visited many famous places.

　　On the first weekend, I went to Canberra with my teachers and friends. What an impressive city! Green grass, many different kinds of trees and many colorful flowers. I couldn’t believe it was the capital of Australia! It is just like a big beautiful garden! I took many pictures there.

　　On the second weekend, we went to Blue Mountains. It’s really a pretty place. I took the cable car to see the scenery. How nice it was! It’s too beautiful to be true.

　　On the last Saturday, all of the students and teachers went to Toronga Zoo together. I saw many lovely animals there, like kangaroos, koalas and echidnas. I liked them very much!

　　And I visited many interesting places like: Sydney, the Opera-House, the Harbour Bridge, Manly Beach, Sydney University, Australia Museum, Parramatta and so on.

　　My homestay family was based in Manly. They were very kind to me. I think Australians are very friendly, zealous and humorous. My host mother took me to different shopping centers every weekend. I bought many good things.

　　I really enjoyed my trip in Australia. However, the time flew by. Now that I’m home, I miss my homestay family and teachers in Australia. I think I will go back for another visit.