Travel with Me to Australia via Ditas Photos- First Day in Sydney

Ditas on her first day of her Australian Adventure and Talk arrived in Sydney last week Sunday( March 30). My younger brother, Efren and family welcomed her. Although she was still suffering from jet lag, the Katague Clan treated her to lunch and show her beautiful Sydney and some of its tourist attractions ( the Opera House and Vicinity, Bondi Beach and Blue Mountains)

Efren is my younger brother. His family had been residents of Sydney for several decades. His son, David, my namesake had visited me here at THD just recently.  
 Here are some photos Ditas sent me on her first day in Australia. Ditas will speak at the Indigenous Data Conference in Canberra, April 3. Then she plans on Living aboard the Reef Encounter Boat in the Great Barrier Reef.  She will also visit Brisbane and Cairns.

Ditas FB message: After a long long flight-Fantastic visit with the Katague cousins in Sydney! Thank you for a great start of my voyage down under!

The Sydney Opera House - An Iconic Landmark 

My brother Efren and Sister-in-law, Lourdes with Ditas

Ditas with Efren's oldest Grand Daughter-Annie.   She is Beautiful! An Aussie-Pinoy Mestiza. I believe she is only 13 years old and in 9th Grade . 

Ditas Blue Mountain Tour, NSW, AU 

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Meanwhile, Did you know that....

The statue near Manila Cathedral isn’t just any Spanish king—it’s King Charles IV, honored for sending the smallpox vaccine to the Philippines in the early 1800s.

As part of the Balmis Expedition, this life-saving mission brought vaccines across Spanish territories, protecting countless Filipinos from the deadly disease.

While Spain’s rule was controversial, this act of medical aid left a lasting impact—so much so that Charles IV got a statue in Intramuros!

Finally Did you know that...

The Dao tree (Dracontomelon dao) can grow over 50 meters tall, with massive roots strong enough to break through concrete! This towering giant is a true testament to the power of nature.Dao provides high-quality lumber used for furniture, houses, and plywood production. Its durability makes it a valuable resource in construction and woodworking.

These unique Philippine woods are proof that the country’s forests once held some of the strongest and most valuable trees in the world!