South Australia

After a day in the Blue Mountains (west if Sydney) went by air to Adelaide, then two days by car south east to the Coorong, rugged ranchland and wine country. Ended up in the little seaside town of Robe, the oldest settlement in the area. Next day we meandered along the coast, then across the Fleurieu peninsula to Victor Harbour, just south of Adelaide. From here we go to Kangaroo Island for several days.

Photos from top to bottom:

Three Sisters in the Blue Mountains

Willy coffee in Robe

Hew Holland Honeyeater

Willie Wagtail

A swarm of Galahs

Ghost Tree (a species of eucalypt)

Leni (Willi's sister) and WB on the Coorong coast (Indian ocean)

Emu

Harbour of the town of Robe

Sydney

Last day in Sydney -- off to Adelaide and Kangaroo Island. The Kookaburra here does not laugh! It is the Blue-winged variety.

Bats and Birds

We arrived and have had too much fun and too little internet access to deliver on my promise of daily posts.

We are in our third day of exploring the Sydney area. A fabulous city, for sure. I'll try to post a few more pictures and narrate a few highlights, such as the Royal Botanical Gardens, the endless variety along the seashores, and the birds of course

Travel day

Today is travel day - Edmonton, a stop-over in Vancouver long enough to have coffee with Anita and Brenda's parents, then a LONG flight to Sydney.

Had hoped that my loons would have their young before we leave, but I will have to wait and catch them next summer.

Brenda is hurrying up and waiting at Edmonton airport.

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A Month in Australia

This blog will feature a daily commentary and photos of a month in Australia - July 3-30, 2010. Don't be surprised to see a focus on birds and landscapes.