Similar to my Alaskan escapade, I have a 2-prong objective in my OZ trip: climb its highest mountain, and mingle with the 'locals' hehe.
What's an Aussie trip without a glimpse of a Koala or a Kangaroo?! And so, driven by desire to get close and personal with the 'natives', I did a quick wildlife tour and capture images of these magnificent animals. Bonus to that, there was a Dugong in Sydney Aquarium (sorry - not in the wild), but since it was my first time to see them - medyo awesome pa rin ang experience for me!
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On the wild side - the 'roos are fine and healthy population, but sadly - on the way to Snowy Mountains, I caught several glimpses of road kills. :( In Oz, road kills are not your regular pusa at aso, but wombats, 'roos and other small mammals. Sad, but that's life in the outback.
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Of course, my main objective is to climb my 6th peak of the (Bass List) 7 summits :) - and although i'm expecting an easy climb - I still experience something new and different. Like being bombarded (note - not gusty) with 60-80kph winds! And oh, i saw several kids (even toddlers) summitting the highest mountain in Oz - Mt. Kosciousko!
Great food, unique mountain outback, pleasant animal encounters, an easy climb and a nice Sydney weather - made my Christmas vacation somewhat relaxing and unique. ;)
