Over the 2009 Christmas Holidays, my family and I again headed up to Birubi Beach for a 7 night camping trip, after making a similar journey at the end of 2008. After beautiful weather last year, unfortunately this year we were subjected to terrible weather. Cloudy with not a hint of sunshine for 6 out of the 7 days.

On the last day we were there, my son Jacob and I headed out on the sand dunes with the Port Stephens 4WD company for their 3-hour shipwreck tour – taking in some sand boarding, the Sygna shipwreck, Tin City, a few other local attractions and the Tank Traps.

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Tank Traps on Stockton Beach Sand Dunes

The image above was taken with my Canon 40D and 24-105mm L IS lens. Please continue reading for more story and images.

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Today, 11th November 2008, is Remembrance Day. A day to remember the sacrifices of those who have gone to war or suffered from war. A day to remember those who have been killed, injured or affected by war.

While the day has always been important to me, it has taken on extra significance this year due to my recent interest in World War 1 and World War 2 history. This year, I’ve read many books and watched many movies and documentaries about World War 1 and World War 2, especially ones related to the ANZACs involvement in those theatres of war. Knowing more now about what they went through, what they sacrificed and how millions of others sacrificed during war, gives this day extra significance to me personally.

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