Tag Archives: Sydney

Two Australian Zoos – March 2015

Posted on March 27, 2015 by noconbach

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Our old Hong Kong friend Cindy Hamilton recommended the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Brisbane. We hadn’t seen a koala yet, so we said sure, even though we aren’t usually zoo people. What a great recommendation! We spent the … Continue reading →

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Sydney and its Harbour – February 2015

Posted on March 1, 2015 by noconbach

Welcome to Port Jackson. That’s the actual name of Sydney Harbour. Who knew? It was given the name around 1770 by Captain Cook, the same navigator who explored Hawaii and New Zealand. Welcoming us to Sydney was none other than Olivia Newton-John. … Continue reading →

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Sydney Beaches – February 2015

Posted on February 28, 2015 by noconbach

Remember, even though it’s February and Boston is trying to dig out of endless snowstorms, we’re in the Southern Hemisphere. So it’s the height of summer here…but we’re not rubbing it in! First stop in Sydney: the beaches. We took a … Continue reading →

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