The Collins Family on the Web - Sydney - Ku-Ring-Gai Chase

Jim and Julie Lee, friends from Stanford days, live in Newcastle, north of Sydney. They picked us up and took us to Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park for a most enjoyable visit. It was a very special occasion as we had not seen each other for more than 20 years and had much to catch up on beyond news exchanged in our annual holiday letters.

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Jim and Julie Lee, friends from Stanford days, live in Newcastle, north of Sydney. They picked us up and took us to Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park for a most enjoyable visit. It was a very special occasion as we had not seen each other for more than 20 years and had much to catch up on beyond news exchanged in our annual holiday letters. / Jim and Julie Lee, friends from Stanford days, live in Newcastle, north of Sydney. They picked us up and took us to Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park for a most enjoyable visit. It was a very special occasion as we had not seen each other for more than 20 years and had much to catch up on beyond news exchanged in our annual holiday letters.

Mapping out the view from the West Head Lookout.

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Mapping out the view from the West Head Lookout. / Mapping out the view from the West Head Lookout.

Lion Island

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Lion Island / Lion Island

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A gum tree

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A gum tree / A gum tree

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The scribbly pattern on the bark of this gum tree is made by an insect larva.

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The scribbly pattern on the bark of this gum tree is made by an insect larva. / The scribbly pattern on the bark of this gum tree is made by an insect larva.

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The Hawkesbury limestone that is predominant in the Sydney area is often carved into beautiful shapes by the elements.

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The Hawkesbury limestone that is predominant in the Sydney area is often carved into beautiful shapes by the elements. / The Hawkesbury limestone that is predominant in the Sydney area is often carved into beautiful shapes by the elements.

An aboriginal handprint on the limestone

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An aboriginal handprint on the limestone / An aboriginal handprint on the limestone

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Despite already having some food in its mouth, this magpie was quite interested in the snacks Jim and Julie brought for our coffee break.

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Despite already having some food in its mouth, this magpie was quite interested in the snacks Jim and Julie brought for our coffee break. / Despite already having some food in its mouth, this magpie was quite interested in the snacks Jim and Julie brought for our coffee break.

Another walk we took with Jim & Julie

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Another walk we took with Jim & Julie / Another walk we took with Jim & Julie

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Some of the engravings that we saw

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Some of the engravings that we saw / Some of the engravings that we saw