Dixon (AS 37) - Naval Cruise Book

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Australia is a country of contrasts and no area illustrates this better than Sydney. The sophistication of the city was readily apparent to all hands above decks on the ship as we entered the Sydney harbor. The most prominent object in sight is the world famous Sydney Opera House as approached from the sea. Many of the crew took tours of the Opera House and some were able to attend perfor- mances of dance and opera during our short stay. Everyone who saw the magnificent struc- ture walked away thoroughly impressed. One of the contrasting elements in the Sydney area is the Katoomba Park in the Blue Mountains. Just a few minutes from Sydney, this area offered breath taking views from the Skyway tram and a reminder that Australia is still, in many parts, a very wild and unspoiled land.