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Australia Day Four: Yes , More Sydney Beaches- Manly And Shelly
I returned from my hike from Bondi Beach to Coogee yesterday and was looking for something to do in the afternoon. A number of local folks told me I should take the ferry ride through the harbour to Manly and Shelly beaches. They insisted it was a must see on any Sydney visit. I knew…
Australia Day Four: Bondi Beach To Coogee Beach – An Ocean Lover’s Dream.
I woke up early yesterday to try and watch the sun rise but the clouds didn’t co-operate. I still wasn’t sure what I was going to do for the day. I lost a day due to the airline delay and had to cut out some places I planned to visit. Well I am glad I…
Australia Day Three. An Evening Walk Along Sydney Harbour
I was asleep about five minutes after posting my last blog yesterday afternoon. I woke up five hours later, at 10 p.m, and, of course, decided to take advantage of the mid Summer night in the Southern Hemisphere. My hotel, in The Rocks, is just minutes from the harbour and I followed the crowds of…
A Visit To The Barangaroo Reserve: A Little Off The Beaten Path In Sydney.
I was tired from my long flight but the Sydney summer sun came out and i wasn’t going to spend my afternoon catching up on sleep. I looked at the maps and saw a park, the Barangaroo Reserve not far from the hotel. I kind of liked the name so decided to check it out….
Australia Day Three: I Finally Made It “Down Under” And The Delays And Long Are Forgotten As Soon As I Saw Sydney Harbour.
It took me an extra day, and a long fifteen hour plane flight, which was hard on my back, but I safely arrived in Sydney around 8 a.m. this morning. Australian customs were efficient and quick and after a nice taxi ride with a pleasant driver I arrived at my hotel, the Holiday Inn Old…
Australia Trip Day Two: Los Angeles Delay-The La Brea Tar Pits
There is so much to do in a city as big as Los Angeles, and I have been here a few times and seen a lot of it. One thing I have wanted to see, since I first heard about them as a child, I think when watching the Flintstones, was the famous La Brea…
Australia Trip Day Two: An Unplanned Morning Walk Around LAX Airport.
I was glad to get a few hours sleep last night, but, when I awoke, I was still disappointed I wasn’t on a plane nearing the continent of Australia. No sense crying over spilt milk, So I decided to make the best of my unexpected day in Los Angeles. Looking out the window of my…
A Little Delay On My Journey Down Under Results In An Unexpected Visit To The City Of Angels.
They say the best made plans of mice and men often go awry and they sure did for me on the first leg of my long journey to Australia. My nephew Charlie dropped me off at the Scranton- Wilkes Barre airport around noon and I thought I’d be on my way to the Southern Hemisphere…
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