The Outback
The vast open desert area and the long history of the Aboriginal people that have survived here for hundreds of years was amazing.
Kata Tjuta mountain
Watching the sunset on Uluru "Ayers Rock"
Sunset watching party at Uluru complete with champagne.
Ancient hieroglyphic writings of Aboriginal people
The didgeridoo
Tribal dances and customs
Outback Barbecue
Visiting an Outback ranch for an evening barbecue was very special. Especially seeing the stars and Southern Cross in the dark sky.
The art of throwing a boomerang
Outback serenade
Playing the string/box/broom handle bass in an Outback Band (one night stand)
The Flying Doctors
Learning how the dream of one man to serve the isolated families and Aboriginal villages with medical care came to fruition was inspirational.
The School of the Air
How do you reach all the isolated children scattered over miles and miles of territory? Through innovation and determination. School lessons are taught today via Internet but the service started out using radio broadcasts.
Communications
The importance of developing a communication system across the vast territory with telegraph relay stations.
The Native Animals
Petting a Kola and feeding a kangaroo.
Cattle Ranch Visit
Learning about the evolving Australian beef market and having dinner in such a beautiful setting complete with a cowboy sing along.
The Great Barrier Reef
Going out to the reef to see first hand the beautiful coral and fascinating fish plus taking a helicopter ride out over the reef.
Skyrail Ride
Soaring over the tops of the rainforest trees and then getting out to walk among some of the oldest trees known.
Sydney
There was so much to see and do in Sydney. Of course visiting the iconic Opera House and having the privilege to attend a performance by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra was phenomenal.
Sydney Harbor Cruise
Riding out into the harbor and looking back at the city offered some great views.
Sydney Sky Tower
Had lunch in the revolving restaurant high above the city for some great views and wonderful food.
Sydney Harbor Bridge
Taking the train across and walking back on the harbor bridge offered a different perspective of the city.
There were many many more exciting and special moments as shown in my daily blog postings. These were just some of my favorite.
