In February 2004 we had an opportunity to go to Sydney Australia to run a
Security Mobilization Airlift over there. It is one of the coolest places I've
ever been. The cool waterfront city feel of Seattle, the culture of London, and
the beaches of Maui. It was incredible! And brought me up to Six continents!
That seventh one is going to be a pain though (and cold!!!).
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Bondi Beach |
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As soon as we checked into the hotel and looked over the conference facilities we headed straight to the beach to make use of a free day |
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Arriving at Bondi |
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Zak, Lenny, and Christi as we arrived at Bondi Beach |
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Lunch at Bondi |
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Lenny, Christi, Forrest, and Zak having lunch overlooking Bondi |
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Bondi Beach |
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The view of Bondi from the other side |
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On Bondi Beach |
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Lenny, Zak, Forrest, and Christi walking on Bondi after lunch |
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Afternoon Sun |
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Probably the best picture I took of the Opera House (and I took a few : ) |
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Christi |
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A shot of Christi in the evening in front of the Opera House |
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Front of the Opera House |
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A view of the Opera house as we head out in the Ferry |
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The Opera House |
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The Opera house on a sunny day (lots of those) |
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Another Angle |
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Yet another angle on the Opera House |
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Moon Over Opera House |
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A shot of the opera house with the moon above it |
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Opera House |
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I love the clouds in this shot of the opera house in silhouette |
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Opera House at Night |
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The lighting on the opera house at night was outstanding |
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Opera House & Bridge |
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I got the Opera House with the Bridge behind it while we were out for a walk |
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View from the Zoo |
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View of the Opera House with a long lens from the Taranga Zoo |
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Lambkin |
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We take the 'pocket pals' on all our trips. This was Lambkin's big day |
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Peacock |
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A great close up of a Peacock in the zoo |
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Monkey |
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I got this great shot of a monkey eating an apple with my long lens |
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Meerkats |
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Meerkats huddling and watching for danger |
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Meerkats |
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Meerkats sitting on a rock in the Zoo |
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Lizard |
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We ran into this Lizard wandering free around the zoo |
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Lion |
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The mother lion was a good reminder not to jump in and cuddle with the cubs |
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Lion Cubs |
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These guys were so cute |
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Koala |
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A great shot of a Koala grabbing a branch |
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Koala Eating |
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The Koalas were very hungry and content |
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Koala |
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We were able to go in the Koala enclosure and walk right up to them |
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Kangaroo Close-up |
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I couldn't get close, but a long lens helped |
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Kangaroo |
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I wanted to pet a Kangaroo, but no joy |
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Gorilla |
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A mother Gorilla and her baby at the Taranga Zoo |
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Giraffe |
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Close up of a Giraffe at the Taranga Zoo |
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Giraffe Enclosure |
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The Giraffe enclosure has an outstanding view of the Opera House |
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Giraffe Enclosure |
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Christi in front of the Giraffe enclosure at the Taranga Zoo |
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Boats in the Harbor |
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I shot this from the Taranga Zoo with a long lens |
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Rescue Board |
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A rescue board on Manley Beach |
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Wind Surfer |
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A wind surfer on Manley Beach |
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Pipe |
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Halfway down Manley beach I saw this cool pipe running out into the ocean |
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Seagul |
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While standing on Manley Beach I caught this gul hovering overhead |
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Donkey Ride |
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I paused for a quick donkey ride near Manley Beach |
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Donkey Ride for Lenny |
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And of course I couldn't pass up a shot of Lenny on the Donkey! |
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Pocket Pals |
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The pocket pals hanging out on a bench |
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Bridge Climbers |
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You can take tours up the Bay Bridge. They say it's really cool, but you can't take your camera |
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Me : ) |
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Me on the Ferry in front of the Bay Bridge |
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Lenny & Forrest |
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Lenny and Forrest on the Ferry in front of the Bay Bridge |
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Christi and Me |
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A shot of me and Christi on a ferry as we went by the Bay Bridge |
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Bridge Close Up |
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I stole this idea from a series of photos in the Sydney Cafe |
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Bay Bridge at Night |
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The lighting on the Bay Bridge was beautiful at night |
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Bay Bridge |
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Here is another shot of the Bay Bridge from the deck of a great italian restaurant in 'the Rocks' |
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Afternoon Buildings |
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The view across the harbor of buldings washed in the afternoon sun |
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View from hotel |
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Cathedral spires rising above the park as seen from our hotel room |
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Tower |
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This tower was right next to our hotel. We didn't go up in it. It looked scary enough from the ground. |
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Parrots |
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On our way to dinner we saw a flock of brightly colored parrots right up in the trees |
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Cockatoo |
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The trees were full of Sulfer Crested Cockatoos |
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City at Night |
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Looking back at the city from 'the Rocks' |
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Clouds |
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Look close at the lamp on the left and how it shrinks the clouds |
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View from Sydney Cafe |
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The Sydney Cafe was an outstanding restaurant, with even better views |
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Restaurant View |
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View of the Opera House from a great italian place in 'the Rocks' |
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Restaurant View 2 |
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The view of the Bridge from the other window in the italian restaurant |
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Seattle |
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View of Seattle as we flew in |
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