In August ’03, my parents, my brother Ben, my partner Art, and I embarked on a 14-day trip to Australia. I returned with 15 exposed rolls of film, and lots of memories—good and bad. Our experiences are documented here with more than 220 photos on 9 web pages. Enjoy!

We arrived in Sydney on the morning of Wednesday 13 August. Follow the links below for the story… Sydney Harbour cruise Harbour bridge Aquarium

Tragically, after just two nights in Sydney, I spent the next three nights in the hospital! This forced us to alter our original plans, which included 4 days at a resort near Cairns (on the Coral Sea, by the Great Barrier Reef). Medical incident Cardiac animation Responses from some of my friends

I recovered over a few more days in Sydney, then we flew to Melbourne on Thursday 21 August. Victoria Melbourne Wine and wildlife Great ocean road I Great ocean road II We left Australia on Wednesday morning, 27 August.

Published September 2003 Updated 30 September 2003

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6 Oct 2003 Crystal Ward Baltimore

Chris, These pictures are awesome! Have you ever considered publishing your photos—or having an exhibition? Something to consider…

8 Oct 2003 Mom & Dad Jongco Iselin, NJ

Thanks for sharing the milestones of your recent trip to Australia. Dad and I were able to experience both the joyous and the frightful medical episode events vicariously through your superb storytelling in prose and pictures! Take care always—Love from Mom and Dad Jongco

14 Oct 2003 Katie

Hi Guys, These photos are amazing! Chris—I am glad to hear you are doing better! I will see you both soon! Thanks for sending me the link…

28 Dec 2003 Sophie Marseille

Je pars en Australie dans 1 semaine. Merci beaucoup pour vos magnifiques photos qui donne un avant gout du voyage. C’est super!!! I leave for Australia in 1 week. Thank you very much for your splendid photographs which gives before taste of the voyage. It is super!!! —translation courtesy of Babel Fish

31 Jan 2004 Sheikh M. Younus LIU, NY

I never went to Australia but I want to go. That is a good idea to share the knowledge. I really appreciate your effort. Please tell us your bad experience also, maybe it will be helpful for us.

30 Jul 2004 Barry Ostrow Savannah, GA

For several months, I've been preparing for my Oz trip next week, but yours are some of the first pictures I've come across of many of the sights. Thank you for an excellent preview!

4 Oct 2004 josee canada,nouveau-brunswick

Ces photos est vraiment belle This photos are really beautifuly!

5 Jan 2005 Gary Greensboro, NC

I'm studying abroad in Melbourne next semester and I was really happy to find somebody like you who put your travel photos online. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -gary

16 Feb 2006 Jana Janicky Germany

Hello there, found your page via Google. I have just been to Australia myself. Your pictures are amazing!!! Take Care