Canberra, Australia

I made it to Oz!
May 19, 2008 - Canberra, Australia
Hi Everyone!!! I've looked around for a good travel blog site, and this one seems to fit the bill, so hopefully its a good way to keep everyone informed of my travels. I've only been inAustralia for three days and I already feel at home. It is a beautiful place, so different from Canada, but the people are lovely. I know I am going to enjoy my...
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Canberra, day two
March 6, 2008 - Canberra, Australia
Today was my second and last day in Canberra. Starting 10am I was homeless (as in: no hostel), so I had to spend the say outside - without my backpack, which I stored in the YHA's basement. In the morning I took the bus to the National Museum of Australia, which promised to: 'celebrate Australian social history in a unique way byrevealing the...
Placed by Eric in Eric in Oz

Bike riding Down Under
March 5, 2008 - Canberra, Australia
Today was the day I would (for the first, but probably not the last time) risk my life on this trip. This involved a bike, a mandatory bike helmet (egads! I'm not five any more! What's next: training wheels?) and someone who considers driving on the left side of the road dangerous. Rented the bike for $15 and then I was off. I made my way to the...
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Canberra!
March 4, 2008 - Canberra, Australia
Finally, a new territory to discover: Canberra! Not only is this the nation's capital, but I've also been informed this is the country's porn capital due to a lack of regulation (which is odd for the seat of the legislative power). Just a little tidbit a bloke in Sydney told me. :) Woke up at 6:30 this morning to catch the Greyhound to from...
Placed by Eric in Eric in Oz

Onwards and Downwards
January 10, 2008 - Canberra, Australia
Before leaving Pearl Beach we spent a day in world famous Sydney Harbour doing many of the things that tourists do. By then the sun (yes, the sun at last!) and heat caught up with us and it turned out to be an exhausting), but marvelous, day (too big a city and so little time!!). It really is a busy, fascinating port. The Opera House, botanical...
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