AUSTRALIA

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AUSTRALIA, SYDNEY;
Australia, land of open vastness. Land of bush, heavy thick bush. Red rock and bright colored sand landscapes to match. Endless beaches, picturesque harbours.........................



Melbourne, the Grand Prix and St. Patrick's day;
The Saint Patrick’s day ‘Irish holiday,’ Port Melbourne was the word.
Squeezing onto a packed tram, the locals were flocking to the emerald bars. Minutes earlier a frantic eleventh hour search for green hair spray proved fruitful. I teamed-up with Gerry, Kieran and Joe, Irish friends living in Sydney. A line longer than a flight path greeted us at Sullivan's...............................................................



Ulluru THE CROWN JEWEL IN AUSTRALIA;
The following morning I was able to scramble up the rock. A continuous chain linked with steel poles every two meters for assistance. Friendly banter with other climbers. Challenging, “I’ll race you to the top,” with mainly those who were struggling, breathing heavy. The climb is a gradual slope, the surface surprisingly smooth. A magnificent view, red sand, green bush, large peaks..................................

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Photos

Christmas day, Sydney
Aussies and foreigners celebrate on coogee beach

St. Patrick's day
Melbourne, by the docks

Ulluru [AYRES ROCK]
At the summit,[in green] a ninety minute climb, surrounded by miles of desert.

Christmas day
Look under the tree. From left,Tony, Tel and myself. The lads were fantastic social buddies.

Sydney, the rocks
The millennium new year is just five hours away.
A new hair style for the occasion.

Horse racing, Randwick, Sydney
Wine and..........more wine. A few bets in-between had us on a winning streak, tips from a bookie.

Ullluru [Ayers rock]
A fantastic colour at 6:30 a.m. In the center of the country. The nearest town, Alice Springs, is seven hours away.

Ulluru [Ayres rock]
At the base, ready to climb

Kangeroos
'O.K. just one photo, then get out of my garden.'

Aborigne native
'You play, I'll sing.

The Pinnacles
western australia