February 8th, 2006
I am thoroughly satisfied with my Aussie adventure. It’s hard to tackle the country-continent in just 3 weeks, but with the help of a native, I gave it a go. From Queensland to New South Wales to Victoria to Northern Territory. From beaches to cities to desert to rainforest – the trip was rich in contrast:
1/18 Flew from Fiji to Brisbane
1/19 Drove to Caloundra, day at the zoo
1/20 Got to...
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February 7th, 2006
It all happened so fast. One minute we’re in the bus. The next we’re in the plane. The next I’m hanging out of the plane. And then I’m falling from 14,000 feet.
I’ve got...
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February 6th, 2006
There’s only one way to learn about Aboriginal people and their culture without the stench of alcohol and threat of hostility. Surprise surprise: a tourist center. Just...
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February 3rd, 2006
Qantas picked us up from one world and dropped us off in another. A 2-hour plane ride took us from the Red Center to the tropical east. From the most empty section of the...
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February 2nd, 2006
Ayers Rock is picture perfect from just about any angle, but The Olgas must truly be seen from above. The designated viewing spots only reveal a fraction of the 36 enormous roc...
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January 31st, 2006
For the first time in Australia, rain didn’t greet us upon arrival into a new place. In fact, it was scorching hot when we got off the plane in Ayers Rock, with temperatures ...
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January 30th, 2006
It was tough leaving bed the morning after Australia Day, but there was one more thing I had to check off my list. The Sydney Tower is – are you ready for these stats ...
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January 27th, 2006
Much like our 4th of July, Australia Day is an annual excuse to eat, drink, and dress-up in the name of the nation. Though Aussies are generally very proud of their count...
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January 26th, 2006
Australia is a nation of icons, but none so prominent as the Sydney Opera House. In a city full of skyscrapers and architectural feats, the Opera House takes center stage...
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January 24th, 2006
“Are you sure?” I asked Tanya nervously when she offered the driver’s seat on the way back home. I did fine at first, and steered the big truck through t...
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