Category: Sydney

  • Sydney Last Day

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    Sydney Last Day I made the most of my last day in Sydney before flying back to the states. I figured since my underwater experience in the shark cage was less than appealing, I would check out the SeaLife Aquarium which was a 10-minute walk from the hotel I chose. I am glad I went.… Read more

  • Back to Sydney

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    Back to Sydney After leaving the bike in great hands, a fantastic meal, and chocka block of chin waggin’ it was time for me to get to Texas. I had made plans to get to Sydney for a day and a half of time for some R&R, tourist stuff, and souvenir buying for my friends… Read more

  • Sydney Day 3 Delayed

    Guys, jet lag finally hit. Day three in Sydney was wet and chilly but I didn’t let rain slow me down. To start the day I finally got my international phone. From the phone it was on to Hyde park where I finally saw a busker playing the guitar. (He wasn’t that great, so no… Read more

  • Sydney Day 2

    Welcome to Bondi beach. The site was amazing even if it was overcast. The weather predictors are shouting for a whole 33 millimeters of rain! An inch…lol. Started the day off with a tour of the Queen Victoria Building. It was designed by her and is now a fancy 5 story mall. I saw my… Read more

  • Welcome to Sydney

    After a long, long, long airplane ride, I arrived in Sydney at 7am Monday morning. I am now speaking to you all from the future. The plane ride was fine but I should have bought two seats so I could stretch out just a bit. It was cramped but there was plenty of time to… Read more

  • What the Flying Fox???

    What the Flying Fox??? Today is my final day in Coolum Beach. Today is beach and browsing day. Carol was an excellent tour guide as we walked to…

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  • I look up and what do I see???

    I look up and what do I see??? After three days of riding in virtually a straight line of flat bush I glance in the distance and couldn’t…

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  • Lightening Ridge

    Lightening Ridge-Black Opals Many people and followers know that I am a wheeler and dealer of rocks, gems, and minerals. Being in Australia, home of the desirable black…

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  • The 900-kilometer day and emu attack

    The 900-kilometer day and emu attack As previously mentioned, no coffee and no fuel started this day of riding. Fortunately, the kilometers passed quickly even though it was…

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  • So there was this thing…

    So there was this thing… My goal for today was to do a quick walking tour and head to a museum 20kms away and head to Cobar which…

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  • Broken Hill and Beyond

    Broken Hill Left Flinders Ranges early this morning with a smile on my face. I slept well, saw a huntsman, and heard a mob (herd) of cockatoos screeching.…

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