0 The first thing to see when you get to Austra.. The first thing to see when you get to Australia is, of course, the wildlife. 1 These koalas were at Healesville Sanctuary, n.. These koalas were at Healesville Sanctuary, north of Melbourne. 2 They also had other animals like this monitor.. They also had other animals like this monitor (?) lizard. He didn't particularly want.. 3 The platypus are nocturnal, so you're not all.. The platypus are nocturnal, so you're not allowed to photograph them in their darkene.. 4 Don't get food out near pelicans. They're ent.. Don't get food out near pelicans. They're entirely not afraid of people. 5 This may be the best photo I took in the whol.. This may be the best photo I took in the whole trip. Vicki, sat next to me at the tim.. 6 Echidna, or 'big hedgehoggy things'. We saw s.. Echidna, or 'big hedgehoggy things'. We saw some in the wild later on but they were v.. 7 I liked this statue on the way in but couldn'.. I liked this statue on the way in but couldn't get anyone to pose in front of it. In.. 8 Vicki and Sheila at the Healesville Sanctuary.. Vicki and Sheila at the Healesville Sanctuary. 9 Afterwards, Sheila took us to see some of the.. Afterwards, Sheila took us to see some of the damage caused by the fires in the area.. 10 After a few days in Melbourne we went on to C.. After a few days in Melbourne we went on to Canberra. This is the Canberra War Memori.. 11 Inside is an extensive museum about war, whic.. Inside is an extensive museum about war, which includes this genuine WW2 Lancaster bo.. 12 The names of the fallen are inscribed all aro.. The names of the fallen are inscribed all around the memorial's hall of rememberance... 13 View from the war memorial down back towards.. View from the war memorial down back towards and across Lake Burley Griffin to the Au.. 14 Weird bit of outdoor sculpture round the back.. Weird bit of outdoor sculpture round the back of the national gallery in Canberra, th.. 15 The Parliament house of Australia. It's built.. The Parliament house of Australia. It's built into the contours of a hill overlooking.. 16 Inside the Parliament house. I forget whether.. Inside the Parliament house. I forget whether this is the house of representatives or.. 17 View of the flagpole from inside the building.. View of the flagpole from inside the building. 18 View of the flagpole from outside the buildin.. View of the flagpole from outside the building. It was quite impressive close up. 19 An odd but enjoyable evening in Canberra - ca.. An odd but enjoyable evening in Canberra - carols by candlelight. In a park, in 25+ d.. 20 The previously mentioned candles. This is eit.. The previously mentioned candles. This is either a clever arty shot conveying light a.. 21 Canberra botanical gardens had lizards runnin.. Canberra botanical gardens had lizards running around the place, but was otherwise fa.. 22 Road trip! This is possibly Narooma, where we.. Road trip! This is possibly Narooma, where we stopped to check out the beach and saw.. 23 Vicki found the ocean. It was right there nex.. Vicki found the ocean. It was right there next to the beach all along. 24 Stopping for lunch, and look at that ocean. Stopping for lunch, and look at that ocean. 25 Our accommodation for the week, set up for a.. Our accommodation for the week, set up for a night's stop at Mallacoota. 26 Now begins a brief obsession with Australian.. Now begins a brief obsession with Australian road signs. Number one, the, umm.. moorh.. 27 The Fairy Caves, at Buchan, in Snowy River Na.. The Fairy Caves, at Buchan, in Snowy River National Park. Most of my photos didn't co.. 28 Walking along the beach.. possibly Ninety mil.. Walking along the beach.. possibly Ninety mile beach. Yeah, it's pretty long. 29 Number two, a cow and a sheep. Exotic, yes. Number two, a cow and a sheep. Exotic, yes. 30 A sand sculpture at Lakes Entrance, another o.. A sand sculpture at Lakes Entrance, another of our overnight stops. 31 Vicki demonstrates her golfing skilz. Raise t.. Vicki demonstrates her golfing skilz. Raise toes... protrude tongue... whack it. I ca.. 32 Me, reportedly looking very British. Huh. Me, reportedly looking very British. Huh. 33 Number three. Getting much more Australian he.. Number three. Getting much more Australian here. 34 Wilson's Promontory, the southern most point.. Wilson's Promontory, the southern most point of mainland Australia. A national park a.. 35 View from Mount Oberon down to Tidal River, t.. View from Mount Oberon down to Tidal River, the main camp site on Wilson's Prom. 36 Vicki at the summit of Mount Oberon. Admitted.. Vicki at the summit of Mount Oberon. Admittedly you can drive much of the way up. 37 Number four. We'd been on the look out for on.. Number four. We'd been on the look out for one with a koala on it for some time. 38 Number five. Another koala, admittedly, but w.. Number five. Another koala, admittedly, but we had to complete the set. 39 On to Tasmania, and the small town of Sheffie.. On to Tasmania, and the small town of Sheffield, known for its murals. Here's one tha..
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