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The Customs House by Night. The customs house still has some departments of the Irish State as well as having a small museum with the history of the Customs Offices for all goods entering Dublin port in the 1800's and 1900's.

This is the easier of all the walks through the Olgas. It is the Olga Gorge Walk known as Tatintjawiya.

The sculptures at the left are representing the once busy shipping area of Melbourne. The Crown Casino is situated on the opposite bank.

The Greater Blue Mountains Area was entered to the World Heritage List at the 24th Session of the World Heritage Committee, held in Cairns in December 2000.

The Queen Victoria Building, one of the finest shopping centres in Australia.

This is the Pietà situated behind the High Altar within Notre Dame.

A Nice picture of Kilkenny Castle by Night. Built in the 12th century, it was home to the Butler family until being handed over to the state in the 1960's.

Waterford by Night as seen from the Ardree Hotel. The port has changed significantly over the past 20 years but the view is still as spectacular.

One of the most recignisable of all Australian Birds, with their ususual call. The kookaburra sing out loudest at dusk and dawn, which gives them the nickname of the Bushmans Alarmclock.

These statues sit either side of one of the entrances to the Botanical Gardens in Sydney.

California Screamin' is a fast rollercoaster in the new California Adventure park in Disney Anaheim, in LA.

From Farm Cove you get a great view of the Opera House and the bridge.

The building on the hill is one of Prague's most famous sights, Prague Castle. Charles Bridge is seen in the foreground. The climb up to Prague Castle is tiring, as you climb up the cobbled back streets.

The reusable Shuttle has been the success of NASA and the US Space Program. Now it is involved in the building of the International Space Station.

Sacré Coeur Basilica, was completed in 1914 and is located in Montmartre. It is a awe inspiring view, both inside and outside and also provides great views of the Paris skyline.

The Circular Quays extend from near the bridge to the Sydney Opera House. It's a busy area, mainly because its where you get the ferries from.

This marble statue os Psyche and Cupid was completed in 1793 by Antonio Canova.

The Eiffel Tower is one of the worlds most distinctive structures and the icon which symbolises Paris and France for many people.

Robinson Crusoe Island is a small island about 2 miles off shore from them main island. There is limited electricity, limited running water and the food is cooked by burying it on hot coals - however, it’s one of the most enjoyable places to be.

A Nice shot of the Four Courts and the O'Donovan Rossa bridge by night.

The Epcot Globe by night.

The entrance to Disney's California Adventure, which is a recent addition to the Disney Anaheim park.

During the day you can take a ferry from Circular Quays for even more spectacular views.

Three Rocky Pillars which, according to the aboriginal legend were 3 sisters, Meenhi, Wimlah and Gunnedoo, turned to stone for their own safety by their Witch Doctor father, Tyawan.

One of the many sharks of Sydney Aquarium.

Uluru takes on many different colours, depending on the time of day. This is Uluru at Sunrise.

This is Spain's highest mountain, and is actually a volcano. The white section on top of the volcano is actually lava which has dried quicker than the surrounding lava. There are cable cars to the top, but they were closed the day we were there, due to winds and temperatures of -2ºC.

From the air again, this is a view of Farm Cove and the Sydney skyline.

This is the detail of the West Rose window on the outside, which depicts the Virgin Mary.

The Blue Mountains have many waterfalls and cascades. The walking route allows you to see many of them.

This is the spectacular enterance to Durlling Dragons - 2 intertwined steel rollercoasters which come only feet from colliding with the other coaster.

This is the view of the Crown Casino from Rialto Towers.

On a warm summers day, Howth in north County Dublin is a popular place to relax. With picturesque views, boat trips and a variety of places to indulge in everything from Fish & Chips to ice cream.

These cute little Fruit Bats were in Wonderworld about an hour outside Sydney,

In Epcot you have the chance to experience other cultures by visiting one of the areas themed around countries. The picture above is the China exhibit, where you can eat chinese food, listen to traditional chinese music and watch chinese acrobatics.

This is the Disney Castle all lit and decorated for Christmas.

Ever feel like as if you were in Lilliput? You have to walk onto this chess board, located in Hyde Park, and move the giant size chess pieces.

Eagle is a US Coast Guard Cutter and is the largest Tall Ship flying the Stars and Stripes. The Eagle is the seventh Coast Guard Cutter to bear the name in a proud line dating back to 1792 and is used for training purposes.

The first set of fireworks were launched from the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

The fireworks were launched just in front of the brewery in Waterford at the West end of the quays.