Australia A-Z
The Most Memorable Moments

"Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it."
- Confucius

Moments that shine

Aboriginal Art

Originality

Ansett Golden Wing Clubs

Relaxation

Ayer's Rock

TBD... but I'm sure will be great!

Bain Team Meeting(s)

Interconnect $$

Blue Mountain Abseiling

Adventure

Bondi Beach

Dinners, Boogie Boarding, Walks, etc.

Chef's Dinner at Hayman

Luxury

Coastline

Beauty

Coogie

Sweaters

Cradle Mountain Lodge, Tasmania

Scenery

Darling Harbor

IMAX

8/66 Fletcher

Apartment

Ethan Crawford

Camille's Pregnancy

Fish & Chips

Fundamentals

Great Barrier Reef

SCUBA

Hayman Island

Paradise

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Jet Cat to Manly

Harbor

Jumping off a bridge in Queenstown, New Zealand

Ground Rush

Kangaroos in Tasmania

Feeding

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Mardi Gras

Excitement, Party

Melbourne Grand Prix

Sights

Milford Sound Plane Flight

Mountains

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Opera House Concerts

Champagne/Wine Intermissions

Parliament House viewed from Mt. Ainsle

Planning

Photography

Animals, Landscapes, etc.

Prawn Barbies

Recepie

Queenstown, NZ

Adventure

(The) Rocks in Sydney

"In a city of magnificent sights and magical experience, The Rocks is one of Sydney's most popular precincts for shopping, dining, entertainment and accommodation.  Situated on the waterfront, The Rocks lies in the shadow of the famous Sydney Harbor Bridge, just minutes from the Opera House and the central business district.  The site of Australia's fisrt colonial settlement in 1788, The Rocks today is a glorious blend of the past and the present that is irresistible to locals and visitors.  A walk through the historic streets reveals beautifully restored buildings housing an array of unusual shops, award-winning restaurants, delightful residences and more.
The Rocks hold a unique place in the history of Australia and the hearts of its people.  A prime example of the triumph over adversity that characterized much of colonial Australia's early years, the precinct was carved out of and build from the sandstone of Sydney Cove.  It was named 'The Rocks' by its first colonial residents - the convicts and guards who arrived on the First Fleet in 1788.  A notoriously rowdy area in its early years, The Rocks has survived a plague, protests and the threat of redevelopment to become the thriving community that it is today - offering the best of contemporary Sydney while retaining a charming village appearance and atmosphere.

Rainforest Hike

Coopers Creek

Royal National Park

Cliff Jumping

Sailing on the Harbor

Sails

Sheep Skin

Rug

Southern Cross

Clear Nights

State of Origin Rugby Game

Footy

Sydney Swans

Meatpies and VB - all in good fun!

Taxi across Harbor Bridge

Poster story

U2 Concert

2nd Row

VB

Friday Night Pubs

Vulcan Restaurant

Blue Mountains

Wine Tasting in the Hunter Valley

Vineyards and Horses

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Syndey Summer Olympics 2000
Here are some of the questions that were asked of the Sydney Olympic Committee via their Web site, and the answers that were provided to them.

Q: Does it ever get windy in Australia? I have never seen it rain on TV, so how do the plants grow? (UK)
A: Upwards, out of the ground, like the person who asked this question, who themselves will need watering if their IQ drops any lower...

Q: Will I be able to see kangaroos in the street? (USA)
A: Depends on how much beer you've consumed...

Q: Which direction should I drive - Perth to Darwin or Darwin to Perth - to avoid driving with the sun in my eyes? (Germany)
A: Excellent question, considering that the Olympics are being held in Sydney.

Q: I want to walk from Perth to Sydney - can I follow the railroad tracks? (Sweden)
A: Sure, it's only three thousand miles, so you'll need to have started about a year ago to get there in time for this October...

Q: Is it safe to run around in the bushes in Australia? (Sweden)
A: And accomplish what?

Q: It is imperative that I find the names and addresses of places to contact for a stuffed porpoise. (Italy)
A: I'm not touching this one...

Q: My client wants to take a steel pooper-scooper into Australia. Will you let her in? (South Africa)
A: Why? We do have toilet paper here...

Q: Can I bring cutlery into Australia? (UK)
A: Why bother? Use your fingers like the rest of us...

Q: Do you have perfume in Australia? (France)
A: No. Everybody stinks.

Q: Do tents exist in Australia? (Germany)
A: Yes, but only in sporting supply stores, peoples' garages, and most national parks.

Q: Can I wear high heels in Australia? (UK)
A: This HAS to have been asked by a blonde...

Q: Can you tell me the regions in Tasmania where the female population is smaller than the male population? (Italy)
A: Yes. Gay nightclubs.

Q: Do you celebrate Christmas in Australia? (France)
A: Yes. At Christmas.

Q: Can I drive to the Great Barrier Reef? (Germany)
A: Sure, if your vehicle is amphibious.

Q: Are there killer bees in Australia? (Germany)
A: Not yet, but we'll see what we can do when you get here.

Q: Can you give me some information about hippo racing in Australia? (USA)
A: What's this guy smoking, and where do I get some?

Q: Are there supermarkets in Sydney and is milk available all year round? (Germany)
A: Another blonde?

Q: Please send a list of all doctors in Australia who can dispense rattlesnake serum. (USA)
A: I love this one...there are no rattlesnakes in Australia.

Q: Which direction is North in Australia? (USA)
A: Face North and you should be about right.

Q: Can you send me the Vienna Boys' Choir schedule? (USA)
A: Americans have long had considerable trouble distinguishing between Austria and Australia.

Q: Are there places in Australia where you can make love outdoors?(Italy)
A: Yes. Outdoors.

Q: Will I be able to speek English most places I go? (USA)
A: Yes, but you'll have to learn it first.

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*All photographs (unless otherwise noted) are the property of Stenning Schueppert and may not be distributed or circulated for any purposes (personal or commercial) without his express written consent. Questions or comments regarding selected photographs are, of course, welcome.
Last updated April 6, 2001.

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