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Australia 2004 |
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Feb 18, 2004
to March 3, 2004 - The first 'notch' in my passport -
Australia! Although, I have visited both Canada &
Mexico/Baja California they don't stamp unless you ask them
to. I will be sure to get the stamps when I start my
World Tour (April 2005). |
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Downtown Melbourne, Australia. A fantastic skyline - reminds me of San Diego, CA. This shot was taken from the shoreline of the Yarry River. I was told that during my stay I got lucky with the weather; but, during my stay, this was a typical sky. |
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American Football players have nothing on the Australian Rules Football players. These guys are out for blood and they do this without pads, substitutions or special teams. |
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Queen Victoria Market - If you are in Melbourne, this is one of the places you must visit. It's a great place to get gifts for friends and family, haggle with the shop keepers and walk away with a wondrous feeling. |
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Queen
Victoria Market - Melbourne, Australia. The fish
and meat market section are very entertaining (tasty pig
heads). One stall holder against another and
another and another, all trying to attract a buyer with
their clever use of marketing words and auctioneering
skills. |
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Queen
Victoria Market - Melbourne, Australia. Vendors
marketing their goods. Really fresh fruits &
vegetables and fantastic prices. A must see for anyone
visiting Melbourne.
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Flinders St. Railway Station - Melbourne, Australia.
You can see European influence in much of the architecture
but none more than this downtown building. |
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State Library - Melbourne, Australia. A
gathering place for many students and visitors on a sunny
day. |
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China Town - Melbourne, Australia. I spent a lot of time in Melbourne's China Town. The differences in culture, style and architecture fascinate me. |
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Aborigines Street Performer - Melbourne, Australia. |
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Spirit
of Tasmania - Melbourne, Australia to Devonport, Australia
on the island of Tasmania. A 9 hour ship ride
with all the amenities (specifically a bar).
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The 'mates' on the Spirit of Tasmania discussing the route of our ride on the island of Tasmania over a few brews. More drinking than sleeping on our 9 hour voyage. |
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Devonport Australia on the island of Tasmania (Sunrise). Our first fuel stop - human fuel. Morning coffee and pastries for the upcoming days ride. |
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As the
official photographer for our trip I would
occasionally take off ahead of the pack at rest stops to
get in position for a photo opportunity. For me,
there was no other way to keep up these riders - they're
all crazy.
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If you like wool this is the place for
you. Beautiful scenery and great grazing country. |
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The
'mates' posing for a group photo. (from left to right)
Bert, Rob, George, Jonathan, Neil, Steve & Steve.
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Fishing boat - Bicheno, Tasmania. Our first and second night stay was at this little town on the east coast of Tasmania of Tasmania. |
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Fishing boats - Bicheno, Tasmania. Some more boats in the little fishing town of Bicheno on the east coast of Tasmania. |
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Tasmania - driving through one of the many little towns
throughout Tasmania we stopped for some motorcycle and
human fuel. This is the spot where I had my first
deep fried Mars Bar. It may sound strange but it
tasted great. |
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Hobart - Tasmania. The view of the harbor from our
room.
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Hobart - Tasmania. Neil and Rob prepare to tackle this mountain of food. |
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Hobart - Tasmania. The view of the harbor from the
hotel entrance. |
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Mt.
Wellington - Tasmania. Looking up the road to Mt.
Wellington which overlooks Hobart.
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Outside of Gordon Dam. You can see the waterline
and the effect the water has had on the trees in the
valley. |
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