Sky view first day in Sydney. Skies this clear not often seen in New York. The picture was taken about 10AM
Second stop on our tour of the country side, Kiama. Evan already posted pictures of the Sydney Tramway.
Kiama Blow hole
Different view of Kiama Blow hole
Budderoo National Park, Rain Forest Loop
Tree roots make their own design at Budderoo National Park, Rain Forrest Loop
Small Waterfall at Budderoo National Park, Rain Forrest Loop
Jervis Bay Marine Park, we were the only ones at the park with the exception of a small terrier and some water birds.
Different view of Jervis Bay Marine Park
View from Cape St George Light house, Jervis Bay Marine Park
Link to story of Cape St George Light House
Evan at the Coome-Nulunga Nature Walk - Ulladulla
Coome-Nulunga Nature Walk - Ulladulla
View of Lighthouse on Coome-Nulunga Nature Walk - Ulladulla
Seascape as seen from Coome-Nuluga Nature Walk
Picturesque lunch spot at Catalina Beach, Bateman's Bay
Far side of Catalina Beach, Bateman's Bay
Catalina Beach, Batemans Bay.
Hotel view in Narooma over looking Golf Course and Montage Island in the distance.
Crab Migration as tide rolls in at Narooma. These little guys have shells about 1 inch in diameter and there were loads of them!
Central Tilba, entire town is a preserved heritage villiage
Proteia in Central Tilba
Some scenery is just not expected in a historic villiage
Evan and I saw this sight as we left Bega heading to Cooma. We hope he did not have to turn around like we did because on the road from Bega to Cooma. Rains in early March washed out part of the road over the Brown Mountain. Our detour was hard enough with hard pack, washed out roads, back tracking and steep grade. I am not sure even a storm trooper could have made that march.
On the way to Cooma, we passed through Nimmtabel. The town is small but picturesque.
The lake at Jindabyne is the highest it has been in at least 12 years or so the residents told us.
The rose parrots are known as Gallah. Accent is on the "ah"
No data available on this building. It was on the road to Kosciuszko National Park near a Schnapps Distiller.
Evan on the Cooma-Monaro Rail Road.
In Australia, this style car is known as a "Tin Hare", a self propelled single car train. Here in the States, we cal them a "doodlebug"
Cooma-Monaro Rail Road
View from the Cooma-Monaro Rail Road. Scenery in the Australian Alps is unspoiled and beautiful.
Yes, this is a magpie after a snake. Picture was taken at Adalong Falls
2nd magpie ended up with the snake for breakfast. It was interesting to watch the magpies with the snake. The bird would grab the snake just behing the head, then toss it in the air. When the snake landed, the magpie would repeat the toss. All the time the bird would dance away if the snake tried to strike. Final result, bird 1 - snake 0. That is the snake in the bird beak.
Large Flock of Sulpher Crested Cockatoo in Wagga Wagga
Close up! These birds get within 3 feet if you are quiet and very still. Stewie would not be impressed with grass for lunch!
These are the cockatoo watch birds. They did not scream while we were there but the were not quiet either.
View of the Blue Montains from Mount Tomah Botanic Garden
NSW typical workman's uniform, Even the highway construction workers were in shorts.
Lunch Visitor at Circular Quay
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney Opera House.
6 April 2012 All pictures copyright CHF