While Mary and Rebeca flew to New Zealand to give their presntation at the "World Forum on Early Care and Education", I (i.e. Gordon) flew to Sydney, Australia for 2 nights and three days to visit 5th cousin, and fellow-genealogist, Graeme Haigh; On the second day, Graeme and Michael took me up into the Blue Mountains and Australia's "Grand Canyon". My niece Alison (brother John's eldest daughter), flew down on the last day from the Gold Coast, Queensland (where she works as a medical doctor).
A too-rapid, but fabulous visit, and it was great to renew acquaintance with Graeme and Alison and to meet Michael - my thanks for all the hosting.
Late on the Friday night, I flew across the Tasman sea to Auckland and Mary to continue the down-under adventures...
Here are a few pictures showing the beauty of Sydney - note the wonderful weather - Sydney harbor - bridge, opera, ferries, beaches, inlets, outlets, etc., is truly remarkable - the ferries are used for commuting, tickets also being valid on buses and trains - many of the pictures are taken from the various ferries.
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Sydney's symbols - bridge & opera
Manly beach
Graeme in the city
Didgeridoo man
Opera from ferry
Opera roofs
Opera sky
Opera & bridge
Original waterfront rocks
Skyline