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Sunday, December 26, 1999
Killcare to Jillaby, Australia
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Jillaby, Australia:
Latitude: 33° 33' 0" South
Longitude: 151° 15' 0" East
Altitude: 236 feet
From Seattle: 8694 miles
Lodging: Friend / Family - Susie's Friends (Ron and Trish)

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Today's Travel:
Country: Australia
Region: New South Wales
Path:Killcare - Jillaby, Australia
Linear:5 miles
Weather: Overcast

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Trip Stats to Date:
Day: 990
Linear Dist: 198368
Countries Visited: 67
Regions Visited: 250
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Hotels: 324
Friends / Family: 247
Camping: 120
Hostels: 220
Transit: 65
Other Lodging: 13
Beers: 3502
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Journal Entry:
Boxing Day. Susie woke us all up early - she apparently left Sydney at six to avoid traffic. Had huge breakfast of leftovers. Then went out water skiing. The conditions were horrible - white caps and cold. Chris went first and pt an admirable show on - he's a far better skier than I am. I went next and after three or four attempts actually managed to get up. It wasn't pretty but I glad to manage it at all. I couldn't believe how much the three or four minutes I spent skiing drained me! Chris got in again, but I wimped out on a second go and no one else would even try.

Lounged around and had lunch. Drove north and inland to Susie's family friends out a farm. Hung out, looked for kangaroos, and had much silliness in the pool. Drank a lot, and had a huge, delicious diner. After diner learned a new card game, 500, and actually won. Started to feel stiff from the skiing - if I can feel it already the next couple days is not going to be pretty!


Related Sites:
US State Department Consular Information Sheets: Australia
CIA World Fact Book: Australia

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