A Trip Down Under

Today's cyber journey destination - Sydney, Australia!
Australia is usually warm and dry year round. Winters do not last long, mkaing it the perfect vacation destination Completely surrounded by water, it is the world's smallest continent. The size does not affect its attractions, for they are endless! With an average of only 17 inches of rainfall a year, it's a great trip to experience outdoors.

Outdoor Visit:

• Sydney's Great Coastal Walk - 94Km (8 days)
• Learn to surf at Bondi
• Surf in Tamarama, Bronte or Maroubra
• Take a cultural cruise around the Sydney Harbor
• Kayak in the Harbor
• Visit Palm Beach

Places To See/ Things To Do:

• Sydney Film Festival - June
• Sydney Writer's Festival - May
• Sydney Festival - January
• Royal National Park
• Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

Shopping:

• Pitt Street Mall and The Strand
• Market Street
• The Rocks Market
• Sydney Chinatown
• The Broadway
• NO. 1 Martin Place

Place To Eat:

• Spice I Am - Thai
• Bills - Cafe
• Bodhi - Chinese, Vegan
• Bungalow 8 - Seafood

Typical Autralian Dish:

Australian Meat Pie
Ingredients:

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• ⅔ cup bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 prepared pie shells, 8-inch

Procedure:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine ground beef, ketchup, onion, salt, milk, breadcrumbs, oregano, and pepper in a bowl.
3. Mix well.
4. Divide mixture into 2 pie shells and bake for about 45 minutes.
5. While the pies are baking, mix together Worcestershire sauce and cheese in another bowl.
6. After about 45 minutes, remove pies from oven.
7. Spread Worcestershire sauce and cheese mixture on top of pie shells.
8. Bake for about 10 more minutes, or until cheese is melted.