The very same day that JESSICA WATSON: The youngest to sail SOLO and unassisted around the WORLD. My flight was leaving around lunch time from Sydney to Los Angeles. Ironically, I had a gut feeling I might be meeting up with some of the other Canadians from the wedding. I met up with Noelle & the girls once we touched down in L.A. and they desperately tried to convince me into staying with them in California for a few more weeks. I magically convinced them otherwise, I had to promise that I would go visit in the near future. I got stalled at the US customs for almost two hours, ran across 2 gigantic terminals & cleared security all in under 15 minutes. Phewf! It really does pay to have running skills. I almost missed my flight to Chicago, and again in Illinois I had to catch my connection to Toronto and finally... after 1 day 7 hours and 4 minutes I made it to CANADA in one piece! (Tired and not very attractive... but in my country!)
Sunday
FROM THE LAND OF OZ TO CANADA
May 15, 2010
The very same day that JESSICA WATSON: The youngest to sail SOLO and unassisted around the WORLD. My flight was leaving around lunch time from Sydney to Los Angeles. Ironically, I had a gut feeling I might be meeting up with some of the other Canadians from the wedding. I met up with Noelle & the girls once we touched down in L.A. and they desperately tried to convince me into staying with them in California for a few more weeks. I magically convinced them otherwise, I had to promise that I would go visit in the near future. I got stalled at the US customs for almost two hours, ran across 2 gigantic terminals & cleared security all in under 15 minutes. Phewf! It really does pay to have running skills. I almost missed my flight to Chicago, and again in Illinois I had to catch my connection to Toronto and finally... after 1 day 7 hours and 4 minutes I made it to CANADA in one piece! (Tired and not very attractive... but in my country!)
The very same day that JESSICA WATSON: The youngest to sail SOLO and unassisted around the WORLD. My flight was leaving around lunch time from Sydney to Los Angeles. Ironically, I had a gut feeling I might be meeting up with some of the other Canadians from the wedding. I met up with Noelle & the girls once we touched down in L.A. and they desperately tried to convince me into staying with them in California for a few more weeks. I magically convinced them otherwise, I had to promise that I would go visit in the near future. I got stalled at the US customs for almost two hours, ran across 2 gigantic terminals & cleared security all in under 15 minutes. Phewf! It really does pay to have running skills. I almost missed my flight to Chicago, and again in Illinois I had to catch my connection to Toronto and finally... after 1 day 7 hours and 4 minutes I made it to CANADA in one piece! (Tired and not very attractive... but in my country!)
BLUE MOUNTAINS
May 14, 2010
Bush walking in the Blue Mountains. Went to visit the Three Sisters. Drove into Katoomba after hiking and stopped over at some of the nearby Op Shops, similar to Value Village in North America.
Bush walking in the Blue Mountains. Went to visit the Three Sisters. Drove into Katoomba after hiking and stopped over at some of the nearby Op Shops, similar to Value Village in North America.
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| Before the hike - White Car (Kayak Rack) |
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| After the hike... White Car in the Distance. |
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| The Three Sisters |
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| Overlooking The Blue Haze from Eucalyptus Trees |
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| Wentworth Falls |
CAR.TRAIN.FERRY.BUS.HOUSE!!
May 12, 2010
Exploring the city of Sydney. All began with the car... found our parking. Proceeded to jump on the train and passed some nice bridges. Walked in downtown... went to the Art Gallery of New South Wales. The Sydney Opera House (looks like sails). Took the ferry across to Manly and of course they have a beach called 'Manly Beach'. After exploring some of the shops and the awesome little community we took a long bus ride to the nearest train station, followed by a car ride back... A full day spent in the city finally home! I'm always so tired when living in the city. Sigh!
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