We hopped a tour bus to the Blue Mountains on Monday. It was the Queen's Birthday, so the country was on holiday and the traffic was light.
It was actually a small passenger van and there was only nine of us along with the driver. He was a very knowledgable and entertaining native who made the trip better by his presence.
We stopped at a Wildlife Park, learned to toss a boomarang, toured the Blue Mountains area, enjoyed a nice meal and got to explore the Australian countryside. All in all, a very nice day.
Check out the highlights below!
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June 9, 2008 02:44 PM
Hey Joel,
Glad to see ya had a good time. I was born In Sydney - South Coogee.
You should get yourself over to Queensland and take a trip to their Park Resort.
BTW, watch out for those Kangaroo's they can pack a nice punch. ;)
I'm surprised Australia took a day off being the Queens Birthday, from what I was aware going back when Keeting was in Parliament, they disowned her saying how they didn't want England And Australia being part of the commonwealth.
Any ways up, hope you're enjoying your Stay there, and stay away from the Kangaroo Meet bud, it gives you constipation something chronic.
Have a safe flight back. ;)
All the best
Loz
June 9, 2008 03:22 PM
Hi Joel,
Thanks for all the videos.You instilled a desire to visit Australia.
Looks like,all are expensive in Australia.
Travel and relaxing boosts your crativity.
This is the lifestle and freedom one needs in life.
Thanks for sharing.
Best Wishes,
Kannan Viswagandhi
http://www.growing-self.blogspot.com
June 9, 2008 04:59 PM
Happy to see you havng fun in Oz Joel, but for all of you other subscribers, there is so much more to Australia than just Sydney
Shame you haven't made it up to Queensland.......we really know how to live up here.....and the sun shines
Have a safe trip back
Brian Moore
http://www.career-management-toolkit.com
June 9, 2008 05:08 PM
Wow, damnit. I just got back from Blue Mountains as well. Since it's the Queen's Birthday (national holiday), we took Friday-Monday and did some serious walking. Could have been awesome to meet you in person :) Next time!
June 9, 2008 05:18 PM
Hi Joel,
Welcome to the land 'Down Under' Thank you for posting your video of our magnificent Blue Mountains. We tend to take for granted how beautiful our country really is and it's video's and comments like yours that give us all a gentle reminder.
The Queens birthday is actually in April, I understand the birthday celebration and public holiday was held on the monarch birthdate until the death of Queen Elizabeth's father and since then it has been held mid year.
Enjoy the rest of your stay in Oz and keep all that good IM information flowing.
Fran - Central Coast of NSW
June 9, 2008 05:35 PM
Good to know you and your wife enjoyed yourselves. But where were the kids? Was this a kind of a 2nd honeymoon??
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June 9, 2008 05:40 PM
Good to see you are having fun in Sydney...I am from Sydney and I love my city...The weather has not been good the past two weeks....It has rained this much for some time now...Will you be doing the bridge climb? If you haven't already, I highly recommend it...
June 9, 2008 05:53 PM
Hey Joel!
Great to know that you're in Australia, but you're there way too early.
Now I've missed an opportunity to catch you in action.
Would be in Australia next week.
Ken
CekikDarah.com
June 9, 2008 09:52 PM
Hey Joel, looks like tons of Fun. I was born in Sydney but now I live in New Zealand... now there is somewhere you should visit. Let me know when you are coming!
Dan
June 10, 2008 12:25 PM
Hey Joel they were actually man eating kangaroos that you and your wife were in the cage with. Just kidding. :-)
It looks like you guys are having a real nice time.
Mike