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Bought my first 350d in July 2005, and upgraded to the 450D in Dec 2008.

Now John has my 350D and a 24 f2.8 lens.

My Equipment: Canon 450D, 17-40 f4L, 50 1.8, 28-135 IS USM, 70-200 f4L IS,420EX flash, Velbron tripod, Lowepro Dryzone Rover backpack

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Best of Egypt :

Updated: Jul 25, 2009 12:44am PST

Best of Thailand 2007 : Best of our trip to Bangkok, Ayutthaya, and Chiang Mai in 2007.

Best of Thailand 2007

Best of our trip to Bangkok, Ayutthaya, and Chiang Mai in 2007.

Updated: May 14, 2007 2:09am PST

Best of Peru 2006 : March/April 2006 - This is the best of the 700+ photos we took on our 3 week tour of Peru. Lima, Lake Titicaca, Cuzco, Amazon, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Colca Canyon, Nazca Lines etc.

Best of Peru 2006

March/April 2006 - This is the best of the 700+ photos we took on our ...

Updated: Apr 21, 2006 10:24pm PST

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Eagle in small town near Colca Canyon

Koala decided to sit on his sign

Tahune Airwalk

Llama in Machu Picchu

Nothing like two convertables at your private beach house for the weekend.

Buddy the shave long-haired chihuahua

Koala decided to sit on his sign

Day 48 - Gutters and facia go on

Bridal Veil Falls

The wildlife poped down to see how well 400BHP slides on a steep gravel road.

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Fitout : Day 123 - Cabinetry in, back roller door in
Day 120 - Front garage door and cabinets delivered
Day 116 - water proofing
day 112 - stairs
day 166 - water tank
Day 190 - Stained

Day 123 - Cabinetry in, back roller door in Day 120 - Front garage do ...

Updated: Feb 05, 2010 9:31pm PST

Painting :

Updated: Jan 31, 2010 11:54pm PST

House Reno :

Updated: Jan 03, 2010 12:50am PST

Tiling : Day 124 - Tiling commenced for wet areas
Day 130 - Power room wall and all grouting left to go...
Day 132 - Tiling complete

Day 124 - Tiling commenced for wet areas Day 130 - Power room wall an ...

Updated: Dec 10, 2009 12:34am PST

Render : Day 118 - Scaffold down, downpipes in, top level painted
Day 109 - Side render done
Day 106 - Outdoor room and dining back done
Day 104 - Render starts - garage done

Day 118 - Scaffold down, downpipes in, top level painted Day 109 - Si ...

Updated: Dec 09, 2009 6:07pm PST

Bricks : Day 75 - Windows went in and bricking started
Day 78 - First level bricking complete
Day 83 - Bricks and plaster delivered
Day 84 - Scaffolding erected ready for 2nd level bricks
Day 99 - Upper eves on, framing started for cladding
Day 102 - Front Blueboard and cladding

Day 75 - Windows went in and bricking started Day 78 - First level br ...

Updated: Nov 12, 2009 2:59am PST

Plaster : Day 90 - Ceiling plaster and wall insulation
Day 92 - Walls fully plastered up and downstairs
Day 97 - Cornice in

Day 90 - Ceiling plaster and wall insulation Day 92 - Walls fully pla ...

Updated: Nov 07, 2009 1:20am PST

Roof : Day 48 - Gutters and facia go up
Day 50 - Top level roof on and gable facia on
Day 55 - Walls wrapped
Day 57 - Whirly birds and antenna installed
Day 61 - Top level gable
Day 67 - Final roofing

Day 48 - Gutters and facia go up Day 50 - Top level roof on and gable ...

Updated: Oct 04, 2009 11:13pm PST

Rough In : Day 60/61 - Plumbing work goes in

Day 60/61 - Plumbing work goes in

Updated: Sep 29, 2009 11:57pm PST

Frame : Day 26 - frame was delivered.
Day 34 - Ground level frame and floor prep for top level complete
Day 36 - top level frame goes up
Day 46 - all the roof trusses were up

Day 26 - frame was delivered. Day 34 - Ground level frame and floor p ...

Updated: Sep 14, 2009 5:41pm PST

Slab : We were boxed and ready 13/8 and the huge slab poured 14/8.

We were boxed and ready 13/8 and the huge slab poured 14/8.

Updated: Aug 19, 2009 12:02am PST

Site Start : Site start happened 31/7. Nothing much happened for most of the week till they did the site cut 7/8.
Then we were piered on the 10/8.

Site start happened 31/7. Nothing much happened for most of the week t ...

Updated: Aug 10, 2009 3:24am PST

Fencing :

Updated: Jul 31, 2009 4:47pm PST

Best of Egypt :

Updated: Jul 25, 2009 12:44am PST

SEQ 2009 Round 2 :

SEQ 2009 Round 2

Updated: Jul 11, 2009 11:49pm PST

TreeLopping :

Updated: Jul 06, 2009 11:16pm PST

Services :

Updated: May 31, 2009 1:26am PST

Pegs :

Updated: May 04, 2009 2:42am PST

Updated: Apr 01, 2009 2:12am PST

Updated: Apr 01, 2009 2:11am PST

Linda and Steph's Wedding : 29 August 2008 - Linda and Steph get married at Bundaleer

Linda and Steph's Wedding

29 August 2008 - Linda and Steph get married at Bundaleer

Updated: Sep 08, 2008 9:20pm PST

New Zealand 2008 :

New Zealand 2008

Updated: Sep 07, 2008 5:10pm PST

Panoramas : Multiple images taken on the 350d and stitched using Windows Live Photo Gallery - Limited to 48 mega pixel @ smugmug.

Multiple images taken on the 350d and stitched using Windows Live Phot ...

Updated: May 23, 2008 6:12am PST

Faith :

Updated: Dec 31, 2007 9:02pm PST

Seattle : Went to Seattle for a few days to review VE exam. Checked out the Space Needle, Underground tour and the gum wall while i was there

Went to Seattle for a few days to review VE exam. Checked out the Spa ...

Updated: Dec 31, 2007 8:47pm PST

Wales :

Updated: Oct 16, 2007 5:15am PST

Bristol :

Updated: Oct 16, 2007 5:10am PST

Cambridge Conference : While in the UK we went to the last day of the Cambridge Conference (GIS).

Cambridge Conference

While in the UK we went to the last day of the Cambridge Conference (G ...

Updated: Oct 15, 2007 3:09am PST

London : Spent our first weekend checking out the city of London. Ran around the town with Linda and took some night pics..mental note...doesn't get dark in summer properly :(

Spent our first weekend checking out the city of London. Ran around t ...

Updated: Oct 15, 2007 3:03am PST

Richmond Park : Spent the 2nd half of our first w'end in UK catching up with Graham. Took us to Richmond Park which is HUGE and has wild dear running around.

Spent the 2nd half of our first w'end in UK catching up with Graham. ...

Updated: Oct 15, 2007 3:02am PST

Stone Henge :

Updated: Oct 15, 2007 2:59am PST

WRX Drift : Bought John a WRX Drift Experience for Xmas and he finally got round to using it. Not as much dirt flying as I was expecting and the good bends were a fair way from the camera so had to use Dave's huge 100-400 zoom to get any decent shots

Bought John a WRX Drift Experience for Xmas and he finally got round t ...

Updated: Oct 09, 2007 2:14am PST

Remix Australia 2007 : Couple of shots of the session John hijacked at Remix Australia in Melbourne

Remix Australia 2007

Couple of shots of the session John hijacked at Remix Australia in Mel ...

Updated: Oct 08, 2007 3:04am PST

Great Ocean Road : Before we went to Remix Australia we decided to use the weekend to do a dash out to the Great Ocean Road. It was really overcast and not great weather for taking landscape pics but some of them have come out ok. Got up ridiculously early for a disapointing sunrise..mental note..winter = low sun that far south and couldn't stick around..had to do a dash back to Melbourne.

Great Ocean Road

Before we went to Remix Australia we decided to use the weekend to do ...

Updated: Oct 08, 2007 3:04am PST

Monkey Centre Chiang Mai : Went to the Monkey Centre in Chiang Mai to see the monkey show

Monkey Centre Chiang Mai

Went to the Monkey Centre in Chiang Mai to see the monkey show

Updated: May 14, 2007 5:24am PST

Lop Buri : Went to Lop Buri, otherwise known as Monkey City to see the monkies running around.

Went to Lop Buri, otherwise known as Monkey City to see the monkies ru ...

Updated: May 14, 2007 5:16am PST

Cooking Class Chiang Mai : Some pics from our Thai cooking class with Smart Cook in Chiang Mai.

Cooking Class Chiang Mai

Some pics from our Thai cooking class with Smart Cook in Chiang Mai.

Updated: May 14, 2007 5:13am PST

Trek - Chiang Dao :

Trek - Chiang Dao

Updated: May 14, 2007 5:01am PST

Ayutthaya : Got a few night pics in Ayutthaya after we had done our 3 day elephant stay

Got a few night pics in Ayutthaya after we had done our 3 day elephant ...

Updated: May 14, 2007 4:57am PST

Elephant Stay :

Updated: May 14, 2007 4:13am PST

Bangkok : Didn't spend much time in Bangkok..but while we did we checked out some of the temples

Didn't spend much time in Bangkok..but while we did we checked out som ...

Updated: May 14, 2007 2:46am PST

Best of Thailand 2007 : Best of our trip to Bangkok, Ayutthaya, and Chiang Mai in 2007.

Best of Thailand 2007

Best of our trip to Bangkok, Ayutthaya, and Chiang Mai in 2007.

Updated: May 14, 2007 2:09am PST

Favorites :

Updated: Apr 25, 2007 9:59pm PST

Sydney :

Updated: Apr 25, 2007 9:59pm PST

Canberra : Went to Canberra for the w'end for John's Dad's 60th birthday. While we were there took a few shots of the town.

Went to Canberra for the w'end for John's Dad's 60th birthday. While ...

Updated: Apr 25, 2007 9:57pm PST

Other :

Updated: Apr 25, 2007 9:32pm PST

Buddy :

Updated: Apr 25, 2007 9:28pm PST

Nerd Stuff :

Updated: Apr 06, 2007 3:02am PST

Port Arthur : March 2007 - John and I took Mum to Sth Tassie for 4 days for her birthday. 3rd day we went to Port Arthur Historic site which was pretty cool but has nothing on Machu Pichu, and on our way back to Hobart we went to the Sorrel Fruit Farm to pick our own strawberries and have a milkshake from real fruit.

March 2007 - John and I took Mum to Sth Tassie for 4 days for her birt ...

Updated: Mar 26, 2007 7:05pm PST

Huon Trail : March 2007 - John and I took Mum to Sth Tassie for 4 days for her birthday. First 2 days we did the Huon trail which took us to the Tahune Airwalk, Cockle Creek (the most southern point accessible by car), Bruny Island, Kettering and the Shot Tower.

March 2007 - John and I took Mum to Sth Tassie for 4 days for her birt ...

Updated: Mar 26, 2007 3:15pm PST

Hobart : March 2007 - John and I took Mum to Sth Tassie for 4 days for her birthday. Hobart was generally overcast so not so great for landscape pics.

March 2007 - John and I took Mum to Sth Tassie for 4 days for her birt ...

Updated: Mar 26, 2007 2:46pm PST

Las Vegas :

Updated: Mar 19, 2007 11:18pm PST

Los Angeles : 2003- Went to US in 2003 with John. Great trip apart from getting Glandular fever on day 1...Unfortuantly we only had the Canon IXUS 2.1 mega pixel back then...so the quality of the photos isn't so crash hot.

2006 - Part of our trip to Peru...First part of our trip was a day in Los Angeles. We did a city tour of LA including Venice Beach, Rodeo Drive, Movie Star Homes and the Walk of Fame

2003- Went to US in 2003 with John. Great trip apart from getting Gla ...

Updated: Mar 19, 2007 11:15pm PST

Yosemite :

Updated: Mar 19, 2007 11:14pm PST

San Francisco :

Updated: Mar 19, 2007 11:13pm PST

Mt Greville : Went for a hike up Mt Greville with John, Smiffy and Kim. These photos were taken with the camera in the JasJam.

Went for a hike up Mt Greville with John, Smiffy and Kim. These photo ...

Updated: Mar 09, 2007 7:59pm PST

Driving Great Ocean Road - February 2007 : A trip where i learnt a valuable lesson. Don't lend your camera to someone going on a driving trip in fast cars along great scenery expecting photos of the scenery...John spent the weekend driving along Great Ocean Road with friends in a Porche Boxter S, Maserati Coupe Cambiocorsa and an enhanced Mini Cooper S and yes...there isn't even 1 photo of the 12 Apostles...

Driving Great Ocean Road - February 2007

A trip where i learnt a valuable lesson. Don't lend your camera to so ...

Updated: Mar 01, 2007 12:31am PST

Brisbane by Dawn : Went to north side of Story Bridge with John and Matt to take some pics at dawn. Came out pretty good....even though it was extremely early

Brisbane by Dawn

Went to north side of Story Bridge with John and Matt to take some pic ...

Updated: Jan 25, 2007 5:17pm PST

Jenolan Caves :

Updated: Jan 19, 2007 2:17pm PST

Blue Mountains :

Updated: Jan 19, 2007 2:16pm PST

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General pics of people i know

Updated: Jan 15, 2007 2:06am PST

Flowers :

Updated: Jan 14, 2007 2:02am PST

Brisbane by Night : Went for a wander around Kangaroo point with John and Matt. Got to use my 17-40L and try out the star filter the Citect guys gave me when I left

Brisbane by Night

Went for a wander around Kangaroo point with John and Matt. Got to us ...

Updated: Jan 14, 2007 1:58am PST

Animals :

Updated: Jan 14, 2007 1:23am PST

Tasmania -2005 : November 2005 - Had a few days TOIL up so took Mum for a trip round NE Tasmania. Did Launceston, Bridport, Beauty Point, Bay of Fires, St Columbia Falls, and the platypus farm

November 2005 - Had a few days TOIL up so took Mum for a trip round NE ...

Updated: Jan 14, 2007 1:22am PST

Kevin and Val Wedding : 9th January 2007. I got to take the pics for John's Dad's wedding. We did some test shots on Sunday and discovered the light in the afternoon was really nasty. Luckily for me, the day of the wedding was overcast which meant the light was a lot more even and better for taking photos. I got to put the new 50mm prime to work, but also managed to use the L Wide angle and the midrange. Don't normally take photos of people so this was a very different photo experience...people just don't stay still the way landscapes do. So some of the photos, ppl are a bit blury cause of the apeture and movement...oops

Kevin and Val Wedding

9th January 2007. I got to take the pics for John's Dad's wedding. W ...

Updated: Jan 11, 2007 10:12pm PST

xmas 2006 :

Updated: Dec 24, 2006 2:30pm PST

Motor X : Went up to Beaudesert with Matt to take some pics of the RTCB Motor X event. Amazing where you can go with a sexy orange vest and an expensive looking camera....

Went up to Beaudesert with Matt to take some pics of the RTCB Motor X ...

Updated: Oct 15, 2006 6:08am PST

Lake Titicaca : Lake Titicaca - 3855m above sea level. We visit Amantani, Taquille and Uros Islands.

Lake Titicaca - 3855m above sea level. We visit Amantani, Taquille an ...

Updated: Jun 03, 2006 6:18am PST

Sacred Valley : We explored the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Saw the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Pisac and Ollantaytambo.

We explored the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Saw the ruins of Sacsayhu ...

Updated: Jun 02, 2006 4:23am PST

Pachacamac : The finest ruins within easy reach of Lima, Pachacámac, in the Lurín valley, was inhabited by several pre-Columbian cultures before the Incas. The extensive site, a sacred city and holy place of pilgrimage, includes plazas, adobe-brick palaces, and pyramidal temples, some of which have been rebuilt by the Peruvian government. It makes for an interesting visit, especially if you're not planning on heading north to the archaeological sites near Chiclayo and Trujillo.

The principal ceremonial center of the Peruvian coast, the earliest constructions date to the first century, although the site reached its apex during the Huari (or Wari) culture (10th c.). Pilgrims came to pay homage to the feared oracle and creator-god, Pachacámac, who was believed to be responsible for earthquakes and matters of state such as war. The Incas conquered the site in the 15th century, and it was one of the most important shrines in the Americas during their rule, although its ceremonial importance began to wane soon afterward. However, two of the most important structures on-site, the Temple of the Sun and the Accllahuasi (or Mamacuña) palace (where "chosen maidens" served the Inca), both date to the Inca occupation. Hernán Pizarro and his gold-hungry troops arrived in 1533 but were disappointed to find a paucity of riches. On the premises is a small museum of pre-Columbian artifacts, including textiles and the dual-personage carved wooden idol of Pachacámac, god of fire and son of the sun god.

The finest ruins within easy reach of Lima, Pachacámac, in the Lurín ...

Updated: Jun 01, 2006 5:16am PST

Nazca : Population - 30,000, altitude 619m.

The altitude of Nazca puts it just above the level of any fog that may drift in from the sea. The sun blazes away by day all year round and the nights are crisp. Overlooking the town is the Cerro Blanco (2780m) sand dune; the highest in the world.

The Nazcans had a highly developed civilisation that reached it's peak about 800 A.D. Nazca was partly destroyed by the 1996 earthquake. The area is dotted with over 100 cemetaries. The mummies with their cloth and tapestries are perfectly preserved thanks to the very warm climate.

The irrigation dates from the pre-Inca times. The underground channels take water from two rivers, the Nazca and the Ingenio. These are seasonal rivers depending mainly on rain fall on the high Andes, so water had to be stored underground to avoid evaporation due to the desert heat. Without irrigation, Nazca would turn into a desert again. The main crops are corn, peanuts, broad beans and cotton.

Nazca Lines - best appreciated from the air, the lines are a cut into the stony desert. They are thought to be etched by 3 differnt groups: the Paracas people 900-200 b.c., Nazca people 200b.c. - 600 a.d. and the settlers from Ayacucho about 630A.d.

Chauchilla Cemetary - Most of the mummies are over 1000 years old. The place has been looted by grave robbers hence the human bones we can see littering the ground. The Nazcans mummified their dead, rubbing bodies with oils and herbs in the hope of reincarnation. A well-preserved body was a ticket to the next life. The bodies had to face East, to the rising sun, and had to be in the foetal position. They achieved this by breaking the ligaments of both arms and knees.

Population - 30,000, altitude 619m. The altitude of Nazca puts it j ...

Updated: May 31, 2006 4:53am PST

Machu Picchu : Invisible from the Urubamba Valley below, Machu Picchu lay dormant for more than 4 centuries, nestled nearly 2,400m (8,000 ft.) above sea level under thick jungle and known only to a handful of Amerindian peasants. The Incas hid Machu Picchu so high in the clouds that it escaped destruction by the empire-raiding Spaniards, who never found it. It is no longer lost, of course -- you can zip there by high-speed train or trek there along a 2- or 4-day trail -- but Machu Picchu retains its perhaps unequaled aura of mystery and magic. No longer overgrown with brush, as it was when it was rediscovered in 1911 by the Yale archaeologist and historian Hiram Bingham with the aid of a local farmer who knew of its existence, from below it is still totally hidden from view. The majestic setting the Incas chose for it remains unchanged: The ruins are nestled in almost brooding Andes mountains and are frequently swathed in mist.

Invisible from the Urubamba Valley below, Machu Picchu lay dormant for ...

Updated: May 07, 2006 6:51am PST

Lima : Lima once ranked as the richest and most important city in the Americas and was considered to be the most beautiful colonial settlement in the region. Founded in 1535 by the conquistador Francisco Pizarro, the Spanish Crown's "City of Kings" quickly became the center of power and trade for the entire American viceregency that stretched from Quito to Santiago. Lima was home to some of the Americas' finest baroque and Renaissance churches, palaces, and mansions, as well as the continent's first university, founded in 1551. For 2 centuries, the capital also served as the headquarters of the Spanish Inquisition.

When Spain created a rival viceregency in Río de la Plata, which subsequently grew rich from silver mines, Lima quickly fell into decline. An earthquake decimated the city in 1746, leaving more than 4,000 dead and few buildings standing. Today the capital of Peru is a sprawling, chaotic, and mostly unlovely metropolis, and many visitors dart through it as fast as possible -- if not bypass it altogether. Peru's blistering poverty is more apparent here than perhaps anywhere else: Depressing shantytowns called pueblos jóvenes lacerate the outer rings of the city. The despair of a large segment of the capital's largely migrant and mestizo population contrasts uncomfortably with the ritzy apartment and office buildings in the residential suburbs. And as if that weren't enough, for most of the year, an unrelenting gray cloud called the garúa hangs heavily overhead, obscuring the coastline and dulling the city's appearance. Although it virtually never rains in Lima, the sun comes out only from December to April; the rest of the time, Lima makes London look like Lisbon. Lima has calmed down a bit since the chaotic 1980s and 1990s, when the city was the scene of carjackings, kidnappings, embassy takeovers, and strong-arm political maneuvers. But the city still feels schizophrenic; outer suburbs such as Barranco are relatively gentle oases, worlds apart from the congestion and grime of the rest of the city.

Lima once ranked as the richest and most important city in the America ...

Updated: Apr 29, 2006 11:52pm PST

Inca Trail : The Inca Trail is the original route to the breathtaking mountain-top Inca city of Machu Picchu. Pread over 4 days, the 44km trail through the Andeas crosses three stunning high passes and encounters many archaeological sites. The trail can be demanding at times.

The trek is led by a local guide and supported by a team of porters and cooks and you are free to walk at your own pace (to an extent).

The Inca Trail is the original route to the breathtaking mountain-top ...

Updated: Apr 28, 2006 3:21am PST

Cuzco : Population - 140,000 - 400,000, altitude 3,326m.

Cuzco is the archaeological capital of the Americas and the continent's oldest continually inhabited city. Massive Inca built stone walls line most it's central strees and some of the foundations of colonial and modern buildings.

According to legend, Manco Capac founded the city in the 12th century. The Spanish reached Cuzco in 1533. Two major earthquakes in 1650 and 1850 bought colonial and modern buildings tumbling down, yet most of the Inca walls were completely unaffected.

Population - 140,000 - 400,000, altitude 3,326m. Cuzco is the archa ...

Updated: Apr 27, 2006 6:04am PST

Colca Canyon : Cruz Del Condor -- Cruz del Cóndor, or Condor Cross, about 50km (31 miles) west of Chivay, is nothing more than a lookout point on one side of Colca Canyon. However, it is fast growing in fame around the world for its spectacular inhabitants, graceful Andean condors. At a spot 1,200m (3,940 ft.) above the canyon river, crowds gather every morning, zoom lenses poised, to witness a stunning wildlife spectacle. Beginning around 9am, the condors -- the largest birds in the world, with awesome wingspans of 3.5m (11 1/2 ft.) -- suddenly begin to appear, circling far below in the gorge and gradually gaining altitude with each pass, until they literally soar silently above the heads of awestruck admirers. Condors are such immense and heavy creatures that they cannot simply lift off from the ground; instead, they take flight from cliff perches. Each morning, from around 9 to 10am or later, condors both young and mature glide and climb theatrically before heading out along the river in search of prey.

Cruz Del Condor -- Cruz del Cóndor, or Condor Cross, about 50km (31 m ...

Updated: Apr 26, 2006 6:09am PST

Amazon Jungle : We stay 30ks up the Madre de Dios River from Puerto Maldonado. We have a guided tour of Monkey Island. We see monkeys such as the maquisapa, black and white Martins, Little lions, Friars, Achunis, Ronsocos etc. The second day we do a 4 hour walk in gum boots to get to the Cocha Perdida (Lost Lake). Along the way we see a snake, a few tralanculas and some bird life.

We stay 30ks up the Madre de Dios River from Puerto Maldonado. We hav ...

Updated: Apr 25, 2006 5:33am PST

Ballestas Islands : The Ballestas Islands, considered the "Peruvian Galápagos," are home to an amazing roster of protected species, including huge colonies of sea lions, endangered turtles and Humboldt penguins, red boobies, pelicans, turkey vultures, and red-footed cormorants. The islands are so covered with migratory and resident sea birds that they are known for their production of guano, or bird droppings. The Ballestas are part of the Paracas National Reserve, which is two-thirds ocean.

Ballestas Islands

The Ballestas Islands, considered the "Peruvian Galápagos," are home ...

Updated: Apr 23, 2006 5:57am PST

Arequipa : Population - 1 million, altitude 2,380m.

Arequipa stands in a valley at the base of El-Misti volcano, a snow capped perfect cone 5822m. The city has fine Spanish buildings and many old churches. Built of sillar, a pearly white volcanic maerial almost exclusively used in the construction of Arequipa.

The city was re-founded on 15th August, 1540, by an emissary of Pizarro, but it had previously been occupied by Aymara Indians and the Incas. It is the main commercial centre for the South, and it's people resent the general tendency to believe that everything is run from Lima.

Much of the city was damaged in the earthquake that took place near to Arequipa in 2001, including the cathedral with the left hand steeple falling down.

Population - 1 million, altitude 2,380m. Arequipa stands in a valle ...

Updated: Apr 22, 2006 10:21pm PST

Aguas Calientes : Renamed Machu Picchu Pueblo by the Peruvian government -- one can only guess so as not to confuse tourists -- Aguas Calientes is quite literally the end of the line, a gringo outpost of mochileros (backpackers) outfitted in the latest alpaca and indigenous weave fashions designed to tempt them. Hats, gloves, sweaters -- they are walking (if unshaved) advertisements for Peruvian artisanship. Making it Peru's own Kathmandu, the trekkers hang out for a few days after their great journey to Machu Picchu, sharing beers and tales, and scoring a final woven hat or scarf to wear as a trophy back home.

We spent a whole day there and wandered up to the local waterfall and the Botanical Gardens and Machu Picchu museum.

Aguas Calientes

Renamed Machu Picchu Pueblo by the Peruvian government -- one can only ...

Updated: Apr 22, 2006 4:10am PST

Best of Peru 2006 : March/April 2006 - This is the best of the 700+ photos we took on our 3 week tour of Peru. Lima, Lake Titicaca, Cuzco, Amazon, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Colca Canyon, Nazca Lines etc.

Best of Peru 2006

March/April 2006 - This is the best of the 700+ photos we took on our ...

Updated: Apr 21, 2006 10:24pm PST

Mt Mitchell :

Updated: Mar 22, 2006 1:43pm PST

Giraween : May 2005 - Went to Girawwen out at Stanthorpe

May 2005 - Went to Girawwen out at Stanthorpe

Updated: Mar 22, 2006 1:13pm PST

Northern Territory - 2004 :

Northern Territory - 2004

Updated: Mar 21, 2006 1:30pm PST

Cruise - 2005 : September 2005 - Did a P&O Cruise with John to Vanuatu, New Calidonia

September 2005 - Did a P&O Cruise with John to Vanuatu, New Calidonia

Updated: Mar 21, 2006 2:55am PST

Kyacking : Went down to Nymbodia River to do some white water kyacking. Somehow I managed to twist my ankle in the carpark so got to sit on the bank while the others paddled down the creek

Went down to Nymbodia River to do some white water kyacking. Somehow ...

Updated: Mar 21, 2006 12:18am PST

Australia Zoo : Went for a trip to Australia Zoo with John, his sister Catherine and her two kids Jack and Jessica

Went for a trip to Australia Zoo with John, his sister Catherine and h ...

Updated: Mar 21, 2006 12:13am PST

Mt Barney : August 2005 - Did Mt Barney walk (10hrs walking 4 hrs driving) with John and Linda. Went the long way...missed the turn off so NEXT time will go the shorter way and hopefully cut off a few hours

August 2005 - Did Mt Barney walk (10hrs walking 4 hrs driving) with Jo ...

Updated: Mar 20, 2006 2:03pm PST

Riverfire 2005 : Riverfire 2005 - Went to Riverfire with John's siter Catherine and her family for Jessica's birthday. Great opportunity to try some night shots with the tripod

Riverfire 2005 - Went to Riverfire with John's siter Catherine and her ...

Updated: Mar 20, 2006 1:12pm PST

Indoor soccer : Our indoor soccer team - Clockwork Orange

Our indoor soccer team - Clockwork Orange

Updated: Mar 07, 2006 3:52am PST

Shooting : Went to Ladies only shooting day with Linda. Got to play with some big guns. Had heaps of fun, got covered in gun powder.

Went to Ladies only shooting day with Linda. Got to play with some bi ...

Updated: Mar 07, 2006 3:47am PST

Crazy Volleyball : Some pics of my Wednesday night sport, lovingly known as Crazy Volleyball. Real name is Rebound Volleyball. Volleyball played on a squash court, where the ball is kept in play by bouncing off the walls.

Crazy Volleyball

Some pics of my Wednesday night sport, lovingly known as Crazy Volleyb ...

Updated: Mar 07, 2006 3:23am PST

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