Skywatch Friday: Australia Throwback

Recently I've been organizing photos on my computer so this week's Skywatch post is a throwback to 2009 when we visited Australia.


Let me just say, if I had to choose another nationality Australian would be a definite top candidate.  The people were so friendly.  I still can't believe I got to go into the Sydney Opera House.  It's one of the most recognizable and beautiful structures in the world. It was surreal being there.


We also suited up for the walk over the Sydney Harbor Bridge.  No photos were allowed because you're not allowed to carry anything with you in fear that it may fall below.  At one point I thought I was going to have to carry Irv, but that's a story for another day.




It's so beautiful, isn't it?  Hard to imagine that we were on the very top of that arch.  I loved it.


Beautiful downtown Sydney.


Just look at that seafood!  I think we may need another trip down under just to get a tray of seafood like that!  This is my daughter and now son-in-law.  She went there for a six month work assignment and came home four years later with a husband.  Both he and his family are lovely people.  It's nice to have Australian relations.

Here we up the coast.  We went up to Port Douglas for some of the best scuba diving in the world.


I'll never forget the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef.  An unforgettable experience!

345 days until the next international experience begins!





Comments

Jim said…
Great shots of my city.
April 29, 2021 at 10:23 PM
Spare Parts and Pics said…
This looks awesome! The great barrier reef has been a dream of mine for much of my life. Looking forward to your post about Irv and the bridge!
April 30, 2021 at 12:53 PM
Light and Voices said…
Greetings and Salutations! Awesome!
April 30, 2021 at 2:44 PM
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
Hey I missed this one!! Yep, my niece found a keeper down there.
May 20, 2021 at 7:02 PM
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