Sydney, Australia

Sydney Opera House roofscape - one of the world's most recognized structures.

A segment of the intricate roof tile pattern - tiles were purpose made for longevity and to reduce glare.

Aboriginal musician playing his didgeridoo.

Aboriginal elder.

Bondi Beach - the interface of warm tropical breezes, fine golden sand and clear turquoise waters.

Sunworshippers.

Jacaranda trees in full bloom align a section of Oxford Street in Paddington.

An aviation sculpture outside the Museum of Contemporary Art.

'Always was - always will be'. I am not sure what was nor what will be - but the paint job alone deserved a photograph.

Chile

The very peaceful courtyard at Universidad Catolica.

Entrance archway of colorful Bascilica de la Merced cathederal.

Fountain in extensive Santa Lucia Park.

Street art in the Bohemian District of Santiago.

Andes Mountains .....

..... where we did some hiking. Springtime in November in the Southern Hemisphere so much of the winter snow had melted.

Stairwell in the Mito Casa Boutique Hotel - where we stayed a few nights in Santiago.

Courtyard at the rear of the hotel - perfect for a late meal away from the city.

Their micro wine cellar from which we selected a smooth Carmenere.

Concha y Toro vineyards and winery - claimed to be the second largest winery in the world with 8000 hectares of vineyards.

Red wines are aged in French oak barrels in the extensive old barrel cellars.

Gran Reserva Carmenere - we tasted - we bought - we enjoyed !

Atacama Desert, Chile

Iglesia San Pedro on Plaza de Armas in San Pedro de Atacama.

The main street in San Pedro - just a dirt road - in a very quaint town.

Don Raul hotel where we stayed - great showers, breakfasts and WiFi.

Hiking the ridgeline in Moon Valley.

Standing at the bottom of an abandoned salt mine.

Laguna Piedra - salt content 7x the ocean makes for amazing flotation.

Sunset on the Atacama Desert - life is good in Chile.

Full moon over the Andes Mountains - behind Laguna Cejar.

Earth's moon photographed via telescope from Observatorio Comunal Cerro Mamalluca.