Hello again from Down Under. First of all, since I didn't label the pictures, yessterday's post included the kookaburra, a koala (which I'm sure you all knew) and a picture of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. For those hearty souls looking for a challenge, one can choose to climb the bridge on the outside of it for a fee becasue they do strap you on so as not to fall. I haven't looked into it because I am not one of those hearty souls, but I met a lady on the ferry who was about my age and who told me she did it even though she has had surgery on both legs and her back. She said she wants to climb it again and that it's just wonderful. More power to her or else she's a little "off in da head" in my book!

The first picture attached to this post is of a boat in that is part of the Maritime Museum in Darling Harbour around the point from Sydney Harbour. The second is a view on our way to Manly Beach. The third is yours truly at the beach all snuggled up warm while some of those people were in swim suits on the beach or in wet suits in the water. Most people were at least wearing jackets but some brave souls were trying to bring on Spring. It is still winter here, although it is mild for the most part. The last view is just more of the cove around Manly Beach. It was beautiful and watching the water is quite calming. It reminded me of my trips to California with my sister Carol and my niece Lisa who is nice enough to live near the Pacific. Now we're half a world away seeing the Pacific. It's unbelievable! Scroll down.........