Australia 2003
A dream came true last year when I was able to visit the Great Southern Land down under - Australia.  Here are some photos from the trip
First stop: A stop-over in Hong Kong
The famous skyscrapers of Hong Kong Island as seen from Victoria Peak; 
Temple St. Market in Kowloon (which only really comes alive after dark with dozens of stalls selling everything from fake Gucci to Chinese clothing);
Some colonial remains on Hong Kong Island;
and at last some green space in Kowloon Park
Down Under at last: Melbourne
Yarra River, a fine place for promenades


St.Patrick's, Melbourne's biggest catholic church
Flinders Street Station, a fine example of colonial architecture in Melbourne

Captain Cook's Cottage in Fitzroy Gardens
The Royal Botanical Gardens 
Williamstown Beach
Meeting the Natives:
The scenic beauty of the Great Ocean Road:
Souverein Hill, a replica gold mining village from 19th Century Victoria 
(sadly it was raining that day - just my luck)
Last Stop: Sydney
One of the most famous skylines in the world - Sydney Harbour with the Bridge and the Opera House. Sadly not in bright sunshine as on the souvenir postcards ;)

Below: Gouvernment House, seat of the English representative to Australia and the national hero, Captain Cook, who first discovered the great southern land.

Sydney's famous beaches:

Manly and the legendary Bondi Beach

In case you wonder: Yes, I did spent New Year's Eve in Sydney and saw the legendary fireworks, but I made a complete mess of the photos. So instead here's an official photograph from the Harbour Bridge at midnight:
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