To my Aussie friends, have a very happy Australia Day. I was fortunate to have joined you in celebration a year ago on this day. Here are some photos from my visit to Sydney last year, when we attended the welcome ceremony, sailed on Bungaree as part of the Ferrython, and watched the concert and fireworks from the Opera House.


Welcome to Country from Barangaroo Reserve

Welcome to Country from Barangaroo Reserve

Smoking Ceremony as part of Welcome to Country

Bungaree at Barangaroo Wharf

Racing on Sydney Harbor

21-Gun Salute

Fighter Jets over Harbor Bridge

Fighter Jets over Sydney Harbor

Fighter Jets over Sydney Harbor

Display Boats at Sydney Harbor

Australian Colors over Sydney Harbor

Stage for Australia Day Concert

Fireworks over Australia Day stage

Concertgoers at the Opera House steps

Opera House in Australian Colors

First Nations Artwork projected onto Opera House sails for Australia Day 2025

whilst I understand your wishes I'm not sure if you are aware that many of us do celebrate it anymore. we join with our indigenous brothers and sisters in recognizing the date as invasion day . Someone pointed out to me "Imagine if another country invaded Australia and took it over pushing us out and taking our land and homes would we celebrate that day ????

Northie, appreciate your thoughts. It's not dissimilar to the thoughts around Columbus Day here in the United States.

Thanks =also I made an error -should read we "dont" celebrate it.