It was too bad last week had to wrap up. It was a great week with family, if only the weather would have cooperated back in Sydney. The main highlights were definitely up in Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef. The landscape up there was so unexpected, that it made for a great, relaxing escape. It would probably be like going to Hawaii, but it will only take me two and a half hours (not to rub it in or anything). Getting to snorkel in one of the great natural wonders of the world one day and then get up close with Koalas and Kangaroos the next was pretty cool. Despite trying to take on a rock with a Hyundai, and losing, it was a great few days up there. The 85-90 degree weather didn't hurt either. Though, I will be going through quite a bit of sun block over the next 6 months.
We had less on the agenda back in Sydney. We pretty much just wandered Sydney and my neighborhood as well as some of the beach towns. We did drink our fair share of Australian wines along the way, which were very good. We even went down to the Opera house Sunday night to catch some of the ARIA awards which were being filmed outside on the steps. We heard some of the music, though not knowing any of the songs. We went down with the expectation of watching the fireworks around the Opera house. And as the time approached when they were supposed to start, we realized that they were in the opposite bay with a large hill blocking the view. It was a bit of a bummer, but at least the weather was perfect.
I have plenty of pictures from this past week and a half and will try to get a bunch more posted this week.
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