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I had never heard of these until I saw them on the beach. They aren't bottles, and they aren't glass. But they are blue and they are similar to a jellyfish! YIKES! These are also called a Portugese Man of War and they generally can be found in the summer months in parts of Australia. I've seen them on several of Sydney's northern beaches after it's been very windy. Occasionally if it's really bad, they will close the beach due to blue bottles and even have signs warning of them when it becomes a concern. When it is really windy, it is not uncommon to find dozens of these washed up on the beach, just like the one photographed below. Once it is out of the water, it is still a danger, as the tentacle can still sting you. Don't worry, it won't kill you, but it won't feel good either. My freinds husband used to go surfing when he was a teenager and got stung on the back by one, it stings alot and leaves a red mark where the tentacle touches your skin. A cold pack will help relieve the pain. These blue bottles come in all sizes and the bubble part floats on the waters surface when it is alive. Stay out of it's way and do not step on any part of it, even if you think it's dead cause it can still sting you! The long tentacle may be longer than it appears so proceed carefully! http://www.australianfauna.com/bluebottlejellyfish.php Leave a Comment Phone: yallaroo.com.au/Blue_Bottles.htmWebsite: http://faunanet.gov.au/wos/factfile.cfm?Fact_ID=11
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VT Memeber "Craic" left a message on my Home Page regarding rude Australians. I had to laugh because both Paul and I have run in to nothing but friendly people. But today on the early morning ferry Cremorne Point and Mosman Bay I ran across a very rude man. So Jen this is for you: I had purchased a drink at a vendor and made my way down to the ramp area to wait for the ferry. There were tables and chairs in abundance along with a bin containing used magazines and newspapers. I picked out a magazine when a man who was sitting at a table said, "No you cannot read that or sit here without first buying something. (I had just bought juice from another vendor in the same vicinity!) I did not realise at the time that the waiting area belonged only to this man and his coffee hut. I said I would be happy to purchase the magazine and he got very upset that I WAS NOT buying coffee from his shack, he told me, "Put it back!" Just then the ferry arrived, so I firmly "placed" to magazine in the used bin, smiled politely and said, "I will make sure to tell everyone I know not to patronize your establishment!" I thern boarded the ferry, knowing I'd probably never will see him again in my life, (darn it, I should have told him off!) The outcome of this story? If you are ever in the Sydney area and land at Mosman Bay don't patronize this coffee vendors place. As you enter the landing area, his facility is on the right hand side. So there! Leave a Comment
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| | | | Sun / Sunburn: SLIP, SLOP, SLAP: wear SUNSCREEN | Tip Rating:  | | | | |
Whether you are a daily sun worshipper or haven't seen the sun in awhile, it's always best to wear sunscreen. ESPECIALLY in Australia. If I understand correctly the hole in the oZone layer is much closer to Australia, which makes exposure to the sun especially concerning. Just take a look at the faces (and arms) of the people on the bus or trains here and you will see how many people have skin damage from the sun. There are many doctors specializing in skin cancer here as well. SPF 30 is the most common protection available here in Australia and it is highly recommended for EVERYONE. One day in the sun with the wrong SPF or worse yet, with no sunscreen, and you will turn into a walking sunburn. As they say in Australia, SLIP, SLOP, SLAP. slip on a shirt, slop on some sunscreen and slap on a hat Leave a Comment Website: http://www.mydr.com.au/default.asp?article=2570
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