Subs and Warships in Sydney this Morning (nice photos)

[Slats]

Hi guys,

thought I'd share with you some photos from my neck of the woods (Sydney Harbour).

The photos are of my Navy's current fleet concentration exercise at its end. There is a Naval Review called "Freedom of Entry" over the w/end. The harbour is full of our ships and subs.

One shot a Collins Class shows that she has had some impact damage just behind her bow sonar dome on the upper casing (port side).

Enjoy

http://www.news.com.au/gallery/0,23607,5037887-5007150,00.html#

J

[Kazzer]

That brings back memories! I worked in a tall building for 4 weeks on the other side of the bridge to the Opera House! Those violet Jacaranda trees and the red tile roofs on the hills are a sight to behold.
We even went downtown to see the 'goings on' in Soho! What a chuckle! There was a wonderful fountain that looked like a ball. And boy, did you guys ever have some great sandwiches!

[Slats]

Glad you enjoyed it.
The Govt here is talking about bailing out the tourist industry and offering people like yourselves free flights to Australia...

http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-news/plan-to-give-tourists-free-flights-20090312-8vns.html

I live not very far from the Harbour (yes we spell that with a u). A great thing to do with young kids and a cheap day out is take the Manly Ferry to Circular Quay, one of the nicest boat trips you can do.

Best
John

[Subculture]

I think one of the nicest boat trips in the World has to be a trip on board Waverley, the last sea going paddle steamer in working condition.

Lovely old boat, the silence and smooth power of steam combined with two bars on board serving a good selection of fine single malts.....