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Jul 14, 2019 18:21:34   #
CathyAnn Loc: Apache Junction, AZ
 
Landing in Brisbane, I rented a car and drove down to Maclean to see our friend, Earl, known as Dook on UHH. I was exhausted from the 14 hour flight, and having to drive 3 1/2 hours south to Maclean made me more exhausted. So a stop at a rest stop was in order to stretch my legs and use the facilities. It doesn't look like what I'm used to here in the US, but it was very picturesque. It doesn't look like it, but the facilities inside are modern.

After Earl picked me up at the motel, he took me to the highest hill at Maclean, Lions Park. The view east to the Harwood Bridge and beyond are breathtaking. The new bridge that is being built alongside of the old still isn't quite finished, but will help with the flow of traffic along the very busy coastal highway. I had to cross the old bridge to reach Maclean. The Magpie was my first introduction to Aussie birdlife. In my motel room, I could hear the "laugh" of a Kookaburra outside my window in the evenings and mornings which made me smile, but was quite elusive when I tried to take a picture.

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The Rest Stop
The Rest Stop...
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The Harwood Bridge over the Clarence River
The Harwood Bridge over the Clarence River...
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My first introduction to Australian birdlife
My first introduction to Australian birdlife...
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Yamba in the hazy distance, at the mouth of the Clarence River
Yamba in the hazy distance, at the mouth of the Cl...
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Jul 14, 2019 18:23:52   #
RichardTaylor Loc: Sydney, Australia
 
Good set.
Welcome to Australia

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Jul 14, 2019 18:28:16   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
You are on the hunt, keep us posted!

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Jul 14, 2019 18:34:22   #
JoAnneK01 Loc: Lahaina, Hawaii
 
Nice set. Enjoyed the wildlife -- hoping to see more. Mahalo for sharing.

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Jul 14, 2019 18:56:36   #
kpmac Loc: Ragley, La
 
Nice set. Say hello to Earl.

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Jul 14, 2019 19:08:17   #
CathyAnn Loc: Apache Junction, AZ
 
RichardTaylor wrote:
Good set.
Welcome to Australia


Thank you, Richard. I love Australia!

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Jul 14, 2019 19:09:22   #
CathyAnn Loc: Apache Junction, AZ
 
UTMike wrote:
You are on the hunt, keep us posted!


Thank you, Mike. I went in March, and am finally getting most of the pictures processed.

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Jul 14, 2019 19:10:29   #
CathyAnn Loc: Apache Junction, AZ
 
JoAnneK01 wrote:
Nice set. Enjoyed the wildlife -- hoping to see more. Mahalo for sharing.


Thank you, JoAnne. I enjoyed it very much. Fascinating wildlife!

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Jul 14, 2019 19:11:32   #
CathyAnn Loc: Apache Junction, AZ
 
kpmac wrote:
Nice set. Say hello to Earl.


Too late, kpmac. I was there in March! lol! Thank you for commenting.

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Jul 14, 2019 21:13:51   #
dancers Loc: melbourne.victoria, australia
 
welcome to the best country on earth!!!

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Jul 15, 2019 03:55:58   #
DOOK Loc: Maclean, Australia
 
It's about time you posted a few, lol.

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Jul 15, 2019 05:42:36   #
CLF Loc: Raleigh, NC
 
CathyAnn wrote:
Landing in Brisbane, I rented a car and drove down to Maclean to see our friend, Earl, known as Dook on UHH. I was exhausted from the 14 hour flight, and having to drive 3 1/2 hours south to Maclean made me more exhausted. So a stop at a rest stop was in order to stretch my legs and use the facilities. It doesn't look like what I'm used to here in the US, but it was very picturesque. It doesn't look like it, but the facilities inside are modern.

After Earl picked me up at the motel, he took me to the highest hill at Maclean, Lions Park. The view east to the Harwood Bridge and beyond are breathtaking. The new bridge that is being built alongside of the old still isn't quite finished, but will help with the flow of traffic along the very busy coastal highway. I had to cross the old bridge to reach Maclean. The Magpie was my first introduction to Aussie birdlife. In my motel room, I could hear the "laugh" of a Kookaburra outside my window in the evenings and mornings which made me smile, but was quite elusive when I tried to take a picture.

Panasonic Lumix FZ-1000
Landing in Brisbane, I rented a car and drove down... (show quote)


Sis, excellent set and DDLs are great. Is this a second trip or photos from the first?

Greg

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Jul 15, 2019 05:58:42   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
CathyAnn wrote:
Landing in Brisbane, I rented a car and drove down to Maclean to see our friend, Earl, known as Dook on UHH. I was exhausted from the 14 hour flight, and having to drive 3 1/2 hours south to Maclean made me more exhausted. So a stop at a rest stop was in order to stretch my legs and use the facilities. It doesn't look like what I'm used to here in the US, but it was very picturesque. It doesn't look like it, but the facilities inside are modern.

After Earl picked me up at the motel, he took me to the highest hill at Maclean, Lions Park. The view east to the Harwood Bridge and beyond are breathtaking. The new bridge that is being built alongside of the old still isn't quite finished, but will help with the flow of traffic along the very busy coastal highway. I had to cross the old bridge to reach Maclean. The Magpie was my first introduction to Aussie birdlife. In my motel room, I could hear the "laugh" of a Kookaburra outside my window in the evenings and mornings which made me smile, but was quite elusive when I tried to take a picture.

Panasonic Lumix FZ-1000
Landing in Brisbane, I rented a car and drove down... (show quote)

Excellent set CathyAnn.

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Jul 15, 2019 08:06:10   #
jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana
 
Nice!

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Jul 15, 2019 08:32:25   #
merrytexan Loc: georgia
 
CathyAnn wrote:
Landing in Brisbane, I rented a car and drove down to Maclean to see our friend, Earl, known as Dook on UHH. I was exhausted from the 14 hour flight, and having to drive 3 1/2 hours south to Maclean made me more exhausted. So a stop at a rest stop was in order to stretch my legs and use the facilities. It doesn't look like what I'm used to here in the US, but it was very picturesque. It doesn't look like it, but the facilities inside are modern.

After Earl picked me up at the motel, he took me to the highest hill at Maclean, Lions Park. The view east to the Harwood Bridge and beyond are breathtaking. The new bridge that is being built alongside of the old still isn't quite finished, but will help with the flow of traffic along the very busy coastal highway. I had to cross the old bridge to reach Maclean. The Magpie was my first introduction to Aussie birdlife. In my motel room, I could hear the "laugh" of a Kookaburra outside my window in the evenings and mornings which made me smile, but was quite elusive when I tried to take a picture.

Panasonic Lumix FZ-1000
Landing in Brisbane, I rented a car and drove down... (show quote)


wow...what a fun adventure you must have had, cathyann...
looking forward to seeing some more of your aussie shots!

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