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September 2006 - Australia - Sydney

We spent three days in Sydney. Sydney is a very cosmopolitan city. The city reminds me of a Los Angeles, Seattle and Vancouver mix. Sydney is the most populous city in Australia with a metropolitan area population of 4.2 million people. Sydney is the state capitol of New South Wales and is located on the country's south-east coast. We spent our time here doing a Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb, ferry ride to Manly Beach, and took a tour of the Blue Mountains. September is the springtime for Australia. Temperatures were above average for this time of the year hovering in the mid 80's during the day and falling to the 50's at night. Remember you can click on a photo for a larger image.
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The sun rising over the ocean as we approach Sydney
The sun rising over the ocean as we approach Sydney		 A view of the Sydney coastline as we approach the airport
A view of the Sydney coastline as we approach the airport		 Sydney has very Victorian looking buildings. This is a building outside of our hotel
Sydney has very Victorian looking buildings. This is a building outside of our hotel		 A view of downtown Sydney. The Sydney Observation Tower is in the upper right
A view of downtown Sydney. The Sydney Observation Tower is in the upper right
A marina in Sydney Harbour. Russell Crowe lives in the upper-left apartment
A marina in Sydney Harbour. Russell Crowe lives in the upper-left apartment		 Downtown Sydney. The strange building to the left is the Deutsche Bank Place building which occupies 40% of the building
Downtown Sydney. The strange building to the left is the Deutsche Bank Place building which occupies 40% of the building		 Very nice and very expensive condos/apartments near the marina in Sydney Harbour
Very nice and very expensive condos/apartments near the marina in Sydney Harbour		 An olympic sized pool right in the heart of the marina in Sydney Harbour
An olympic sized pool right in the heart of the marina in Sydney Harbour
While walking through Sydney's botanical garden guess what we see hanging in the trees? Giant Fruit Bats
While walking through Sydney's botanical garden guess what we see hanging in the trees? Giant Fruit Bats		 A view of the street below from our hotel room (Travelodge Wynyard)
A view of the street below from our hotel room (Travelodge Wynyard)		 A gorgeous view from the edge of Sydney Harbour of the Opera House to the left and the Sydney Harbour Bridge
A gorgeous view from the edge of Sydney Harbour of the Opera House to the left and the Sydney Harbour Bridge		 View of downtown from a ferry ride around Sydney Harbour
View of downtown from a ferry ride around Sydney Harbour
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is the main crossing of Sydney Harbour carrying vehicular, rail, and pedestrian traffic
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is the main crossing of Sydney Harbour carrying vehicular, rail, and pedestrian traffic		 If you look close you can see the bridge climbers just to the left of the flag pole
If you look close you can see the bridge climbers just to the left of the flag pole		 Nuns In a Scrum. This is what the locals call the Sydney Opera House (scrum is a Rugby term)
Nuns In a Scrum. This is what the locals call the Sydney Opera House (scrum is a Rugby term)		 The day we climbed the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The conditions were perfect that day
The day we climbed the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The conditions were perfect that day
Chelle and I in a photo montage of our successful bridge climb
Chelle and I in a photo montage of our successful bridge climb		 Group photo of our bridge climb group at the top of the bridge
Group photo of our bridge climb group at the top of the bridge		 Bridge climb certificate (Chelle got one too)
Bridge climb certificate (Chelle got one too)		 A view of Manly Beach near the Sydney Harbour. Note the nets to keep out killer jellyfish
A view of Manly Beach near the Sydney Harbour. Note the nets to keep out killer jellyfish
At Manly Beach Chelle quickly makes an acquaintenance with her feathered friends
At Manly Beach Chelle quickly makes an acquaintenance with her feathered friends		 On our way up to the Blue Mountains we find a chocolate shop in the town of Leura
On our way up to the Blue Mountains we find a chocolate shop in the town of Leura		 Sign at the entrance to Scenic World at the Blue Mountains
Sign at the entrance to Scenic World at the Blue Mountains		 A view of the scenic cableway, which is the steepest aerial cable car in Australia
A view of the scenic cableway, which is the steepest aerial cable car in Australia
A group of people arriving from the bottom 545 metres below
A group of people arriving from the bottom 545 metres below		 Except for the gusty and strongs winds the ride is exceptionally quiet
Except for the gusty and strongs winds the ride is exceptionally quiet		 A view of the pulleys for the scenic cableway nicely color coded
A view of the pulleys for the scenic cableway nicely color coded		 The thunderstorms in the area can be incredible. You don't want to be out here when thunderstorms are present
The thunderstorms in the area can be incredible. You don't want to be out here when thunderstorms are present
Panaromic view of the Blue Mountains
Panaromic view of the Blue Mountains		 The Three Sisters viewed from Echo Point. Aboriginies viewed each pillar of rock as one of three sisters from the Katoomba tribe
The Three Sisters viewed from Echo Point. Aboriginies viewed each pillar of rock as one of three sisters from the Katoomba tribe		 The predominant natural vegetation of the higher ridges is eucalypt forest. Heath-like vegetation is present on plateau edges
The predominant natural vegetation of the higher ridges is eucalypt forest. Heath-like vegetation is present on plateau edges		 Blue Mountains is derived from the bluish tinge when viewed at a distance caused by the release of volatile oils from eucalyptus
Blue Mountains is derived from the bluish tinge when viewed at a distance caused by the release of volatile oils from eucalyptus
Not too much water in this waterfall. Many parts of Australia are in a severe drought and water conversation is a constant topic
Not too much water in this waterfall. Many parts of Australia are in a severe drought and water conversation is a constant topic		 A detailed description of the valley
A detailed description of the valley		 After taking the aerial cable car to the bottom another warning awaits us
After taking the aerial cable car to the bottom another warning awaits us		 Lightning does serious damage to trees here
Lightning does serious damage to trees here
Lightning has totally gutted this Lilli Pilli tree in the rainforest
Lightning has totally gutted this Lilli Pilli tree in the rainforest		 This walkway made it possible to walk through the rainforest.
This walkway made it possible to walk through the rainforest.		 A view from below the very dark rain forest up through the light
A view from below the very dark rain forest up through the light		 Detailed description of the Katoomba railway
Detailed description of the Katoomba railway
The steepest railway in the world!
The steepest railway in the world!		 A view of the end of the steepest railway in the world. We actually took it up while most take the ride down
A view of the end of the steepest railway in the world. We actually took it up while most take the ride down		 The first animal we encountered at the private Koala park was the Wombat. Looks like a giant rat
The first animal we encountered at the private Koala park was the Wombat. Looks like a giant rat		 The Wombat protested when she had to pose for pictures and then quickly retreated to her barrell
The Wombat protested when she had to pose for pictures and then quickly retreated to her barrell
A very tame Koala. Note that they are called a Koala and not a Koala Bear
A very tame Koala. Note that they are called a Koala and not a Koala Bear		 Koalas lives almost entirely on eucalyptus leaves and rests motionless for about 19 hours a day
Koalas lives almost entirely on eucalyptus leaves and rests motionless for about 19 hours a day		 Nope not a dead kangaroo but a sleeping eastern grey kangaroo
Nope not a dead kangaroo but a sleeping eastern grey kangaroo		 Another kangaroo hopping around looking for free food handouts
Another kangaroo hopping around looking for free food handouts
Peacock displaying its feathers for us
Peacock displaying its feathers for us
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