Australia, July 2007

In which I go down under to a conference in Sydney spending a few days before and after exploring Sydney with friendly fellow conference attendees despite the punishing winter weather.

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On the Birchgrove ferry in Sydney looking back at downtown.
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Enjoying the view from apartment #7304.
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Obligatory opera house picture (from Manly ferry).
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The end of sunshine (for a few days!)
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Tall ship out for a Sunday cruise.
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The eagle-eye view!
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Note the plane flying below us.
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Frank and Fabian at ridiculously pretty beach in the Royal National Park.
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Alberto ponders his next step.
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Not quite as tropical as it looks, but sure was pretty!
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Hang gliders along the south coast.
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Almost makes me think hang gliding might be worth trying.
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Frank and Juergen, two tough looking dudes softened by rainbow.
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The Kiama blowhole, just to top the day off.
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Apologies to Juergen for making this photo public 8).
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The brightest rainbow I have ever seen!
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Surfers at Bondi Beach.
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Crazy rocks near my mid-afternoon snooze-spot
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Naked swimmers cropped out of image!
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The amazing flying foxes in the botanical garden. Bigger in real life than in photos.
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Last day in Sydney, took a day-trip to the blue mountains.
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Down in the canyon, the trees start turning into snakes!
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The three sisters, blue mountains poster children.
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Elizabeth, relieved that we made it to the train and didn't have to climb back out!
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Going up!
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The End