While visiting Uluru, we did something that was a first for both of us: took a ride in a helicopter. Like everything else at Uluru/Kata Tjuta, the ride was easy to arrange: we went to the tourist office at the central square, booked it, and charged it to our hotel (we later settled the bill… Continue reading Helicopter Ride at Uluru and Kata Tjuta
Tag: Australia
Port Douglas: “Could Be Worse…”
Early January is off-season in Port Douglas, and we soon learned why: we arrived to tropical rain like I hadn’t seen in years (possibly decades). Leaving the hotel for a walk without umbrellas was a mistake, as very quickly became clear: we were drenched to the skin ten minutes out. In the warm, tropical evening that… Continue reading Port Douglas: “Could Be Worse…”
Parasailing Over Newcastle Beach
No, this wasn’t me – I’d have got the footage from on high instead! You might also like: Helicopter Ride at Uluru and Kata Tjuta Port Douglas: “Could Be Worse…”
Backyard Wildlife in Australia
One thing that amazed me in Australia was the variety of birds, especially parrots, that are common around where people live. And, of course, no Australian yard is complete without a child playing cricket! You might also like: Watching Cricket in Sydney
First Days in Australia
Leaving SF on Thanksgiving evening, we flew (via Auckland) to Sydney, rented a car at the airport, and drove to Brendan’s parents’ place near Newcastle, New South Wales. After two days to recover (and a first look around Newcastle), we went back to Sydney. I had never been there (except passing through the airport once),… Continue reading First Days in Australia