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This is our intrepid group, including two Mankato friends,
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to look for little "fairy penguins".
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On to the continent, a new climate. HOT.
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In one stairwell, we noticed this modern painting of Melbourne ...
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We set off to explore our first big city in Australia.
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In contrast, the city's busy "laneways" (alleys) have bars, restaurants, and street art:
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and this masterpiece of an aboriginal face
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(a telephoto lens helps!).
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This is a map of all the known tribal groups and 250 language groups in Australia.
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The sky canopy hologram became this flying eagle's wing (representing Bunjil).
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and then offered us a traditional welcome, as his elders had taught him.
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This explanation was inspirational for Elaine.
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and the kookaburra, of course.
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Dingoes look a lot like coyotes.
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Both Joan and Lou eventually found the perfect hat!
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Next day, a long drive on well-marked roads (for now).
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and flies, of course.
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THAT's ULURU!! (the "famous one", aka Ayers rock)
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AND the even more sacred mountain, Kata Tjuta.
