Come on along!

Join us as we head down under to Australia and New Zealand, a part of the world completely new to us but inhabited for a long, long time. Our blog address is ozandkiwi2013 because Australia is sometimes called "Oz" and the New Zealand people are affectionately called "Kiwis" for the bird very common in that country. Both countries have very rich histories and cultures; we want to share as much adventure as we can with our young grandchildren and other friends and family!

Sunday, January 27, 2013

Australia Day Fireworks

On the evening of January 26th, packed in amongst thousands of celebrating Australians lining Darling Harbour, we watched a parade of boats, which included both vessels currently working in the harbour and three majestic tall ships. This was followed by one of the most spectacular fireworks displays I've ever seen. In addition to the traditional fireworks, there was synchronized music, and most amazing were the colored laser beams lighting up the sky and reflected in the water of the Harbour. Peeking through the clouds was an almost full moon. What a wonderful welcome to Sydney for us!