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February 15th 2006

Published: February 15th 2006

Rental car agents looked at us like we were going to a distant planet when we told them that we wanted to go to Coober Pedy. Many Australians never venture into the Outback. We don't quite understand why, it is such a unique place. So, with extra water, food, good maps, and a full tank of petrol we were off to the Outback!! This road trip truly was a journey into the secret, the weird, the ama... Read Full Entry

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Kangaroo Island Ferry Dock

Kangaroo Island as we depart on the ferry for Adelaide

Normanville Beach on the drive up the coast to Adelaide

Port Willunga Beach on the Fleurieu Peninsula coast road

Beautiful Port Willunga Beach

Adelaide Arcade - one of the city's oldest shopping arcades

Adelaide Festival Center on the banks of the River Torrens

Historic Gazebo in Elder Park by the river

Black swans nest building on the River Torrens

Enjoying the river walk and its residents

Rundle Pedestrian Mall - Adelaide

Didgeridoo Player

Perth - City view from Barracks Park

Perth Town Hall Bell Tower reflection

Perth - London Court Shopping Arcade

This arcade is the only open-air arcade in Perth. It was built in 1937 and is a copy of portions of Buckingham Palace.

Swan Bells Tower by the Swan River

From under the Tower

Gum Nut Babies

Perth has an incredible number of statues depicting Australian wildlife, people, and literary characters. These are the Gum Nut Babies, Snugglepot and Cuddlepot. They are from the May Gibbs fairy tale series.

Swan River Walk

Spotted Jellyfish in the Swan River

Trying out the new zoom lens with the Spotted Jellyfish

15th February 2006

Dorothy
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WOW
It is so much fun to follow your travels and learn about new places, things I have never heaard of. It looks like you are still having a great time. Love to you both. Looking forward to Africa. Dorothy

25th February 2006

Jody
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Hi :)
First off...Hi Dorothy! Pam, I love your pics and colorful commentary, as always...Freemantle looks very interesting..and as for the folks in the opal mining town..I think they have been too long in the hot sun! LOL No, really, the pics of the hotel and the house in the "mines" were really cool, although my claustrophobia would defintely be on high alert! How do you like the new camera? I just bought a new one too..only 4x zoom, but then I dont have the exotic pics to take like you! grin Love to both

1st March 2006

Karen Grant
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Hi!
The kids got your package yesterday and are enjoying their goodies! Thanks so much for thinking of us. The book and your site are a wonderful way to teach them about Australia. Declan now wants to go to Coober Pedy to stay in the underground motel. Maybe someday... Love to both of you and happy trails!

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