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"You
will receive POWER when the HOLY SPIRIT comes upon you, and you will be
MY WITNESSES..." (Act 1:8)
That afternoon, you will arrive into Sydney.
The Australian Defence Force will provide basic "pilgrim-style" accommodation
at Randwick Barracks which
is close to the city, meals, pulic transport and medical support to all
military pilgrims. The barracks is within walking distance of Randwick
Racecourse where the Holy Father will be celebrating Mass. Monday, 14
July 2008 will be a free day, allowing pilgrims to explore the sights
of Sydney. You will be able to go "up-close and personal" with the famous
"sails" of the Sydney Opera House and walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
This could be followed by lunch at Darling Harbour, which also has the
Sydney Aquarium, Wildlife World and Maritime Museum for you to visit in
the afternoon. Otherwise, hop onboard one of our famous ferries and cruise
one of the most beautiful harbours in the world to Manly Beach. You can
ascend to the top of the city and admire the amazing views from CentrePoint
Tower. For those who wish to have their photo taken with a kangaroo or
koala, Taronga Zoo is just across the harbour. Don't forget your camera!!!
The full program
for World Youth Day week is: Group leaders who wish to organise specific activities
for their groups, during this time, should contact the Military Diocese
of Australia's WYD Coordinators. However,
group leaders are encouraged to schedule any such activities during the
Days in the Defence Diocese period rather than during the World
Youth Day week.
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