Today we took a ferry across Sydney Harbor and then rode a cable car to the top a big hill, which is Sydney's zoo which is called the Taronga Zoo. At the zoo we saw koalas and we could go into their enclosure (like a cage) and get as close as we wanted to. We got our picture taken with them and there was a baby on her mother. I thought that seeing the koalas in real life was really fun and usually they sleep 20-22 hours a day, but they were wide awake for us and we even saw the baby jump to a different tree. All koalas eat is eucalyptus leaves, and the baby was munching one the size of my hand.
We also saw some kangaroos. We could go into their habitat, but we were supposed to stay on the trail. We even saw some wallabies too. I was really disappointed because the kangaroos were not hopping or jumping, but then, right before we were leaving we saw one hop up the hill and we took a picture. We saw an emu, a very big bird like an ostrich, and it doesn't fly. It has a small head, big toes and long nails, and it's eyes are red. We also saw a big wombat and some dingos (Australian wild dogs). One thing we did we did not see is a platypus. They are very shy animals and hard to see. We saw a lot of tadpoles too - they were all different stages of becoming frogs. I was really surprised at the elephants, which are Asian elephants, and not that big at all. I mean they are big, but not as big as I expected.
Hi, Sean and Kiki (and Sharon and Pat)--It's so fun to read your blog, Sean. What a good thing, to get so close to those koalas! I hope you get this comment--I wrote one this morning, but I don't think it got to you. We're having good days, and enjoying the COLD winter. However, Maria, Lori and I are looking forward to going to Guatemala next week. It won't be as warm at Australia, but certainly warmer than here! Keep writing your blog--we love to read about your trip and see the pictures!
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Hi Sean,
ReplyDeleteWe love reading your blog! You are seeing some things we never even heard of!!! Thanks for the stories. We miss you and your family already. Have fun!
Kris
Hey Seanie and Kikie, i am so jealous that you got to see some amazing animals at the zoo, and at the same time excited about your adventure . I went to church today and it was not the same without the family. Peg, the kids and I said a prayer for you and your family. Keep enjoying your great time over there, love and miss all of you. . . -laura
ReplyDeleteHey Seanie and Kieran, i'm so jealous and at the same time really exited about your adventure. I can't believe you saw all those great animals within a week. Church today wasn't the same with your family. When we were in the prayer circle Peg, the kids and I said a prayer to make sure you and your family were safe. Hope you're enjoying the hot weather instead of this cold snow. Love and miss the whole family -laura
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ReplyDeleteI miss you a lot Camilo & Lisa