The Australian Part of the Trip



I've divided this page into parts...the animals, the Australian Aborigine, and the "sights". Enjoy!! There are many pics, so it may take a bit of time to load. PLEASE Be Patient!!!






The Red Kangaroo










BIRDS





KOOKABURRA







A CUTE CUDDLEY KOALA








FAIRY PENGUINS










CROCODILE








I did learn that there are MANY clans of Aboriginees in Australia. These are pictures of the ones that I saw.






Helen on the left, made this plaque for me. The man on the right is doing a dance as a part of a ceremony.

Click below to hear the sticks, as used with a didgereedoo in the dances.
"Sticks"









More information concerning the Tjapukai Aboriginie

Click below to hear
"Sounds of a Didgereedoo"








The "Touristy" Sights



THE GREAT BARRIER REEF My first experience to snorkle. HUGE red bass, and wonderful coral.




For more information concerning Cairns, Australia, click next on Cairns.

"Cairns"

The sunset over Uluru (Ayers Rock) except when I was there, there was no sunset. A rare experience!


Sunrise over Uluru (Ayers Rock), and as you see, there was no sun again. Rain was the "call" for the day, a very RARE experience to see The Rock with water on it. Although it is still a beautiful sight.




Getting a bit more light on Ayers Rock, and a bit closer to see all the markings on The Rock. These markings are caves, cliffs, or openings that people lived in MANY years ago.




RAINFORESTS where there are HUGE, DENSE tall trees and basketferns growing from other trees

























Beautiful waterfalls in the Kuranda Rain Forest. North of Cairns, Australia















The "Gold Coast" and the beach at Surfer's Paradise. A beautiful sunset to end the day!!!

For more information concerning the Gold Coast, click below.
"Gold Coast"




The Sydney Opera House






A "Small" part of the Sydney Harbor








Bondi Beach... in the 2000 Olympic Games, beach volleyball will be held here.








Three Sisters, in the Blue Mountains, outside of Sydney, Australia.







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