Saturday, January 3, 2009

New Year's Eve with marsupials

The best New Year's Eve (in my daughter and son-in-law's eyes) was to be deep underground on a Jenolan Caves tour that night. We all stayed in a spartan cottage in the bush and drank rainwater from the tap (after boiling it), as a toast to a good 2009.
 
The young kangaroo had milk from Mama.

What a cutie, the little joey!

A dozen fearless, friendly kangaroos were always hanging around the several cottages, hoping in vain for a hand-out.
So amazing to watch them bounding along on their hind legs! Kangaroos are so, well, Australian! Gotta love them.
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Lots more animals from around the world over at Camera-Critters this weekend.

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  1. GMGJanuary 3, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    Hi Dina! Hope you survived the food and the champagne, and entered 2009 in great shape! ;))
    Just imagine you seeing the fireworks at harbour Bridge! I'm so envious... ;))
    Happy New (Kangoroo) Year!
    Blogtrotter will be posting on Delhi the next weeks; lots to see… Hope you like it and wish you a great weekend!

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  2. ArijaJanuary 3, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    Dina, I didn't know there were cabins at the Janolan Caves. I know there is a splendid old Hotel there with, last time we stayed, a marvellous chef! That was most unexpected. Rainwater is safe to drink without boiling. We have done so for the last 38 years and have never had any problems. People are just getting too pansyfied these days. If your environment is too serile, how can you possibly build up an immune system?
    Hope you are enjoying your stay in Oz!
    Love Arija.

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  3. Reader WilJanuary 3, 2009 at 4:43 PM

    I love wallabies and kangaroos! Wonderful you sent these photos. Have a nice time. It's a bit busy here.

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  4. ???January 3, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    I want to get that close to kangaroos, too. Great pictures :)

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2009 at 6:25 PM

    How cute they are..am enjoying your visit to Australia...Have fun!!!

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  6. PatsyJanuary 3, 2009 at 6:27 PM

    What fun you must be having.

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  7. jordaenneJanuary 3, 2009 at 6:55 PM

    beautiful Dina.
    It sounds like you were charmed over the new year.
    The kangaroo does seem like the kind of animal that would bring good luck.

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  8. JanJanuary 3, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    Great shots, I'm glad your visit is going so well.

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  9. jordaenneJanuary 3, 2009 at 9:04 PM

    Also Dina I had a beautiful new years eve also.

    I usually like to go to our city square, it is so magical, the last seconds on the bell tower chimed like a new years prayer and the fireworks and the bands but this year it was hovering around -40C. so I decided not to go but I had a very nice time sitting around with friends listening to music that I really appreciated and I felt great about the abundance and warmth that surrounded me.

    shalom.
    love and light.

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  10. spacedlawJanuary 3, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    Kangaroos are such strnage animals, looking a lot like friendly dinosaurs with their huge hind legs and tiny ones at the front.

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  11. KayJanuary 3, 2009 at 11:05 PM

    This sounds like so much fun. The little roos are adorable. Aren't they supposed to be dangerous? I love caves, too.

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2009 at 2:51 AM

    They are so cute. I'd love to be able to have an experience like you and your family had. How neat!

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  13. MimiJanuary 4, 2009 at 3:35 AM

    That is so cool to see those 'roos!

    Here's wishing you a wonderful 2009!

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  14. Pat - ArkansasJanuary 4, 2009 at 3:49 AM

    What darling kangaroos. The joey is so cute!

    Hope you are really enjoying your time 'down under.'

    Happy New Year, Dina.

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  15. i beatiJanuary 4, 2009 at 3:58 AM

    I never would ahve imagined this close Sandy

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  16. CloudiaJanuary 4, 2009 at 5:03 AM

    Sounds like a lovely new Years Eve.
    Joeys!
    Best wishes & aloha, Dear

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2009 at 5:37 AM

    Very cute, Dina. I'm glad you had a nice New Year's Eve.

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  18. ChrissyJanuary 4, 2009 at 5:46 AM

    These joeys are adorable looking. Thanks for sharing these great photos from the land down under.

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2009 at 9:02 PM

    nice and wonderful place, thanks for sharing..

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  20. Chuck PefleyJanuary 4, 2009 at 11:25 PM

    Can't think of better company for the new year :)

    Happy New Year to you and yours, Dina!

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  21. Petrea BurchardJanuary 5, 2009 at 6:02 AM

    I'd love to be able to get so close to those unusual creatures.

    A cave sounds like an adventure!

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  22. IndraniJanuary 5, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    Hi Dina,
    Lovely post!

    I wish you and yours a very Happy New Year!

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  23. Misty DawnSJanuary 5, 2009 at 7:12 PM

    Oh my gosh, Dina - I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to see that in person! WOW - how awesome!

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  24. JCJanuary 5, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    Great pictures!!

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    Lovely photos. Neat post. I enjoyed it.

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  26. Don WoodJanuary 7, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    Dina have a great time and Happy new year XXX Don

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  27. MariaJanuary 7, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    What a peaceful scene! I love those kangaroos!
    I thought I had already commented on your post but now I see that I have not done so.
    I wish you a Happy New Year and all the best! Hugs, Maria

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  28. Shimmy MomJanuary 8, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    Sounds like a fun New Years Eve to me!
    I hope you had a great holiday and have a wonderful new year full of success, peace and love. On a selfish note, I hope that you continue your wonderful blog and pray that God will bless your life.
    *hugs*

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  29. Pietro BrosioJanuary 8, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    Very fine images of the kangaroos!
    I enjoyed them a lot!
    Have a good stay there! :-)

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  30. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2009 at 11:32 PM

    Happy new Year....
    To Dina from Dina ha ha...
    A friend of mine went to Australia last year. Her main attraction was the Harbour for the Fire Works.
    Are those Joey's that friendly...lol

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  31. Destitute RebelJanuary 12, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    Hey Dina, Looks like you are having a lovely time in Australia. Great photos.

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