Never in a million years, did I think I would ever visit Australia. So far away from home, family, and friends. But I did it! I applied for a visa and received it electronically, while I was on vacation in Italy..Good thing I had packed before I left on my first trip that summer. Arriving in Sydney, I was detained in customs for two plus hours. I was grilled like I was a criminal, an illegal alien or something. They took all my belongings out of my bags, swabbed them for drugs, explosives, or firearms, and questioned me like I had stolen their country/continent. I took offense, but what could a sistah do when two guards stood by with rifles and guns? I was the only AA in the darn airport. They even took my phone. But after that, I had a good time with people I met online who lived there and some new people I met on my many tours. I visited the Sydney Opera House and did a backstage tour and got a special treat when the cast members were there practicing. the singing was beautiful.
It was cold but sunny while I was there. I visited Bondi Beach, took several bus tours, went to the zoo, whale watching, shopping, ate lots of fish and chips, was invited to lunch and even went to a birthday dinner.
It was cold but sunny while I was there. I visited Bondi Beach, took several bus tours, went to the zoo, whale watching, shopping, ate lots of fish and chips, was invited to lunch and even went to a birthday dinner.
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