Monthly Archives: January 2001

Australia Day 2001

Posted on January 28, 2001 by George Backhus

Sydney has had no shortage of celebrations this summer. Since our post-Olympics arrival, Sydney Harbour has been the venue for the start of the annual Sydney to Hobart yacht race, New Year’s Eve, the Centenary of Federation and Australia Day, … Continue reading →

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Christmas in the “Land of Oz”

Posted on January 21, 2001 by George Backhus

Christmas in the middle of summer-the Aussies got it right! We have been here since early November, typically the start of the Christmas rush back in the States. Downtown Sydney, a week before Christmas, and there is no more “rush” … Continue reading →

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