Australia is actually known as OZ - an apt name for a "magical" place. Arriving May 4 after a 36 hour trip - yes, that is 36 hours - we were thrilled to be in a country where you share a common language. Mutual of Omaha once again hosted a grand time for all. We were wined and dined in Sydney, Australia and beyond. The photo gallery is amazing and will whet your appetite to make the trek to this beautiful country. Highlights included a wonderful stay at the Four Seasons overlooking the Sydney Opera House, a tour of the Opera House, Botanical Gardens, Maritime Museum, The Rocks, The Museum of Contemporary Art and the list goes on.
We sailed on the Harbor, walked on Bondi Beach (home of the SPEEDO), toured outside the city to the Blue Mountains to include a koala and kangaroo habitat and generally enjoyed the splendor of Sydney and the countryside.
Link to www.sydney.com , www.sydneyoperahouse.com , www.bondivillage.com , www.bluemts.com.au , and then check out YOU TUBE to enjoy the "String Divas".
The final pictures in the gallery (yes there are 164) include the Mutual farewell dinner overlooking the Opera House with a grand fireworks send off-these particular pictures do not do justice to the display but believe me-it was wonderful ! I hope you enjoy.....
http://gsmackeen.smugmug.com/Travel/2012 click on Sydney, Australia