Fire truck at festival

Rear shot of restored Bedford.

Two vietnam veterans

'Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War began as a small commitment of 30 men in 1962, and increased over the following decade to a peak of 7,672 Australians deployed in South Vietnam or in support of Australian forces there. The Vietnam War was the longest and most controversial war Australia has ever fought. Approximately 60,000 Australians served in the war; 521 were killed and more than 3,000 were wounded.' Wiki

Mobile museum

The nambus, tells the story of Australian involvement in Vietnam.

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The good old sausage sizzle is the go for Avalon Beach surf lifesavers

Orange balloons

Rural Fire fighters, they do a great job, all volunteers.

Firefighters in action

The two Jims have been volunteer firefighters for over 20 years.

Restored fire truck

Very sad to hear today of the 19 Arizona firefighters killed. They do a tremendous job in difficult circumstances.

This old Bedford has had some TLC to bring it back to life.

Man and dog

In the sun at the tattoo.

Diggers at Avalon Tattoo

Young aussie digger cadets at the Avalon Tattoo.

It is all a facade

Jim was down at Central after being outside the supreme court all day. He thinks it is all a facade! Figurative meaning: Facade The word can be used as a figure of speech to describe the "face" that people show other people, as opposed to what they really think or do.

Vietnam vet

Big crowd at this exhibit.

Eagle artwork

Back of the Huey chopper.

Hoodie man and Hat lady

Faces at the Avalon tattoo

Chopper and dog

At the Avalon Tattoo - Vietnam era Huey Helicopter in background.

Eagle and Chopper

Tail of Huey chopper - at the Avalon Tattoo

Army Cadets

At the Avalon Tattoo -future Australian army soldiers. Going on holidays today! Away for a few weeks - so if I don't respond you know why.

Army camouflage

At the Avalon Tattoo - every year for about 5 years this has been held in Dunbar Park. Just a note that I will be away for a few weeks so have posted lots of the Avalon Tattoo in advance - also apologies if I do not reply to comments.

Strange sky

Just on sunset over the water at Newport beach.

Dunbar Park Avalon

Going on a holiday and won't be able to check my blog for a few weeks. I have posted a series of photos taken on June 15 at the Avalon Tattoo, enjoy!

Newport Beach bus stop

Sorry another sunrise, waiting for my bus at Newport. Today is the shortest day for us antipodieans. Things can only get better!