Kangeroos...

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A most interesting day...we had an all day tour with Wild Escapes - they should rename it Boring Escapes. We spent 7 hours in a van with 8 other people my age an older! Why do so many people my age seem 20 years older!!!! The many hours in a van had three 10 minute highlights! 1. our first encounter with kangeroos in the wild - the best part of the day. 2. the Australian Grand Canyon - so much smaller than ours in the US and 3. site of the 2000 Olympics. We made the best of the day - Vitamin T (that would be Tyler's handle) is now scratched on a rock in Australia!!! The area today is the Blue Mountains - when people come to the northwest they always comment on "the size of our mountains". I now know why - these are hills in our homeland!

A few fun facts: 21 million people in Australia - 4 million live in Sydney; Australia is the size of the US; gasoline (or petrol) is about $5.80 cents a gallon; average home in Sydney is $500,000.

Tonights our last night and tomorrow (5:20am) we head for the airport. Our next stop is Ayers Rock - another wonder of the world. On Tuesday (Monday to you) we will be spending a good portion of the day with the Aboriginal Tribe!!!

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Photos

Getting close to the kangaroos
Quietly approaching them....

Whoops..a little too close!
Or maybe Tyler scared 'em!

Look in the pouch
Look carefully at the Joey (baby kangaroo) in mothers pouch! You can see the tail and a little bit of the head - this ones for Maddie!!

Another close up!
Aren't they cute!!!

Vitamin T
Forever in Sydney....

Australia's Grand Canyon
Pretty...but not as majestic as ours!

Comments

[Jose(Dad)]

Great pics. I heard some great things about Ayers Rock. Grandma Jan if you don't mind maybe you can get a pic of some Sheila's instead of Joey's in speedos. I can't believe you guys have already been gone a week. We miss you hear but am glad your having such a good time. Love Dad

[Dad]

Ty, feel free to get a hair cut there. Love you from the notorious D A D (good job on the sunscreen)

[Grant]

You look like one too
Vitamin T, When I first saw the kangaroos, I thought you were one of them. It was creepy. Glad you are having a good time. Grantablo

[Reed]

I'm jealous
Tyler, Everything looks really cool. I wish I was there. Bring back a postcard for me. From, Reed aka Super Messenger Boy

[Grandpa]

Impressed
I could not tell Tyler from the Kangaroo, in one of the pictures. Looks like you continue to have lots of fun.

[Dannielle]

So Fun To Track You!
Hello Jan and Tyler! I was able to get on your blogs tonight and track your trip to-date. This is a great way to follow your adventure. Looks like you two are having a blast. Sorry today was a bore. Jan, I should have told you those blokes drive on the wrong side - thought you knew, sorry! Have you had vegemite yet? It's awful, but they love it and you can't leave without trying it. They eat it on everything! Can't wait to see what tomorrow holds. Hugs, Dannielle

[jan and tyler]

To Everyone...forgive the typos!
It is such a challenge to get connected in many different parts of the world - but so worth it. No spell check on this site so just look past the typos....miss you all!

[jan and tyler]

Give Maddie a hug and kiss for us!
Greg - thanks for sharing Maddie's comment and talking to her about us and our trip. We will be sending pictures of camels for her tonight and telling you our story about the camel ride! Tyler laughed about the "which one is the Kangaroo" comment. Love you guys...

[jan and tyler]

Vegemite???
Danniell e - thanks for tracking us! We will ask about the vegemite -haven't seen it on a menu as of yet. Yes, I knew about the driving on the opposite side and I thought I was only going to have to drive from the airport to our hotel...didn't know I would be driving all over New Zealand (well at least parts of it). It was a challenge - glad I (we) did it - makes a good story and I can say "I did it". Hope all is well with your "moving on" - looking forward to talking to you real time when I return. hugs...jan

[jan and tyler]

Ann and Chucky
Hey guys - you trip sounds like fun. When are you back home??? I'm sure you are ready for the break from school and for sunshine to warm your bodies. Chucky - I bought you a very special gift from the Aboriginal people....

[jan and tyler]

Hi grant and reed
Watzup. sorry i havent been writing i usually go to bed late and get up early, so im pretty tired. the trip is still awsome! tell everyone i says hi... 8P