THINGS I WAS SURPRISED BY IN AUSTRALIA
Vložit
- čas přidán 18. 01. 2023
- THINGS I WAS SURPRISED BY IN AUSTRALIA.
I spent a few days in Australia touring around before and after my cruise. While I did know a few things there were some huge ones that I had know idea would be like that in Australia.
Instagram : / donsfamilyvacations
Tik Tok : www.tiktok.com/@cruisingwithd...
#cruisingwithdon #cruisenews #donsfamilyvacations
My Mailing Address is :
Don's Family Vacations PMB #471 900 Greenbank road Nepean Ontario K2J 4P6
Caribbean Princess Canada cruise Sept 19th 2023 dterris@travelonly.com
Discovery Princess April 1st 2023 : dterris@travelonly.com
Check out My Two other channels here and maybe subscribe for some laughs.
Just Don
• I TESTED POSITIVE AGAIN
Movie Related
• Man Vs Bee Review
For those of you who are wondering, yes I am a Travel Agent and I work with anyone in Canada and the United States :)
Need to contact me with questions or to book a cruise? You can email me at dterris@travelonly.com
![[柴犬ASMR]曼玉Manyu&小白Bai 毛发护理Spa asmr](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/0TsXQ7z2Dh4/mqdefault.jpg)
As an Australian I found this amazing - I think our transportation system stinks, I swim between the flags because that’s where the lifeguards are, I have solar panels because cost of electricity is so high but I have always considered myself blessed with the beauty of my country although Sydney is far too much city for me and I prefer to live slightly north and quieter.
Ferries are the real secret of Sydney. Catching one to work is like a little cruise everyday.
You are allowed to swim wherever you want but the flags are maned by life savers to keep you safe . We are not stopped from swimming anywhere we just want people to be safe . So glad you enjoyed Sydney, you would love Melbourne my city come visit .
Our beaches are patrolled in certain spots because of the heavy duty rip currents as you said. The lifesavers are trained in how to pick the safest places to swim on any individual day and will place the red and yellow swimming flags accordingly. Most are volunteering their time money and efforts to save lives in our sometimes treacherous waterways. They are an amazing group of people and often don't receive the respect and gratitude they deserve. Thanks for a great review. I'm a Brisbane bloke but appreciate it when people enjoy anywhere in our wonderful country. Hope you make it back soon mate
I have lived in Western Australia for a long time now and you should visit this side too. It’s so beautiful and the people are very laid back. If you come here don’t leave out the Kimberly region.
Every year we sadly have stories in Australia where tourists and locals have drowned because they did not swim between the flags. The areas with flags are patrolled. Swimming outside them is just asking for trouble because the chances are there will not be anyone to help you if you get in trouble.
I’m an Aussie and glad you liked our country. We try very hard to “ do the right thing “ in every way we can. Careful with water, solar power as much as possible, keeping the streets and beaches litter free, ect ect. We are lazy with our words, but careful with our country. The flags are put up by lifeguards, and means that area is patrolled. You can swim anywhere but you take the risks.
I work on the ferries and hearing someone from out of the area understand how our ticket system works so easily is so refreshing. People struggle to understand it when you explain it to them, it's so simple.
Also for the escalator point - if you're RIDING the escalator (as in letting it take you up), stay on the left of the stair. Many people will still 'walk' up an escalator to get up faster, and use the right side for this.
Don, I was in Australia in 1989. I fell in love with the people, the flowers, the food, the beauty, the transportation etc. I thought if I ever left the USA, I would move to the Land Down Under.
Glad you liked Sydney. Next time you visit, and I hope you do, try anywhere else. Australia is an amazing place and has a lot of diverse ecosystems to see and explore.
As someone who grew up in Sydney, I think that was a very accurate assessment of the place. Glad you had a good time. There’s so much more to Australia though, so hopefully you get another opportunity to go further afield.
Thanks for your insight Don. Being born and raised on the east coast of Australia (2 hrs north of Sydney), I take most of what you discussed for granted, which is sad. Your video helps me take time out to appreciate all of these things. Gotta run. Just had brekky, now off to work, hoping to finish early this arvo so I can go for a swim at Newy beach (Newcastle). Love your work!
Australians with a seniors card (over 60) can travel on the Sydney transport system for a maximum of $
You can swim wherever you like along the beach, the flags just designate the safest stretch, and the section patrolled by lifesavers. Glad you enjoyed your stay ☺
The reason for swimming between the flags is that is safest area on the beach to swim. We get taught from a very young age to swim between the flags also slip slop slap. Glad you enjoyed your time in Sydney and either Newcastle or Wollongong. There is so much to see in this country.
This was a great video. As an Aussie I appreciate your great review and your enjoyment of our home.
So instilled into us from a young age, swim between the flags! Travellers come to the beach thinking they can just go in normally as they would at home but it can be very dangerous.
Thanks for all your positive feedback on Australia , glad you had a good time
The flags on the beach are to tell you that that area is safe to swim and is being patrolled by lifeguards. You can swim outside the flags, but if you’re down the other end of the beach and you’re caught in a rip or otherwise and need help, no one is going to see you. Or if someone did see you, it would take too long for them to get help.