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Date: September
1999 (beginning of Spring)
What I Remember:
Blackmailing Ted
What a looooong flight. Even when you start
from San Fran. 15 hours. Are we there
yet?
Waratah Park. Communing with the ‘roos. Hey, that’s MY food you’re reaching for,
mate! Seeing “Taz”
The world famous Opera House up close and personal.
Cockatiels are considered pests, like pigeons in the US.
However, in the US one of these ‘pests’ would fetch about $300.
Theo “Looking after me”; taking me on a day-long tour on his weekend off
Swee Lo. “Hey, they named some stuff in
a pink packet after you”
Let’s have a sticky beak.
NOBODY says “G’day, mate”, except Crocodile Dundee. And only tourists eat Kangaroo meat.
Nancy meeting me in Hawaii for an entire week on the way back. Splitting time between Waikiki (skip it) and Maui. Driving to the opposite side of Maui (Road to
Hana) on my last day after Nancy went back. Swimming
in the 7 Sacred Pools. The REAL Hawaii.
What I Brought Back:
A piece of original aboriginal art; Eucalyptus leaves;
t-shirt
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| World famous Sydney Opera House, with
the harbor bridge to the right. |
Cuddly little thing, ain't it?
Most everyone knows the Koala is not actually a bear. You're not allowed to hold
Koalas because they are so endangered. |
This wall runs the entire length of a
beach near Sydney and is dedicated entirely to graffiti art. |
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| At Waratah Park north of Sydney you can
hang out with Australia's indigenous critters. Once the 'roos realize you have food
they swarm over you. |
Taz |
Spring surfing at Bondi Beach.
The seasons down under are reversed: September is the beginning of Spring, Christmas comes
in the middle of Summer. |
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| Although it's difficult to see in this
photo, the detail in the model ship is amazing. It's built entirely by hand and then
sold, with the proceeds benefitting a local children's hospital. |
Cockateels are considered pests in
Australia, much like pigeons in the U.S. These 'pests' would fetch a few hundred
bucks each in America. |
Yes, there are people (of questionable
sanity) walking along the top of the Harbor Bridge. For a mere $30AU you too can
experience this adventure. |
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