We had heard that the schools planned trip to Canberra was canceled so we decided to take them there during the October school holidays and return to Perth via Sydney.

In Canberra we visited and had tours around the old parliament and the new parliament then we spent a full day at the war memorial. In Sydney the usual tourist visits around the Rocks, Darling harbour, Manly and of course the Hard Rock Cafe.

The Rocks was saved by the local community and the BLF Unions Green Bans. Although the Union came under massive pressure they saved this iconic part of Sydney. There should be a statue to Jack Mundy for leading the fight to save the Rocks.

Our first time in the big Apple

First stop in the US. Went out for a walk and the heavens opened up and it poured all day.