Australia 2002

Brisbane, Australia 2002	The 5^th International Congress of Dipterology
Gregory A. Dahlem, Ph.D.

My adventure to Brisbane, Australia and the Fifth International Congress of Dipterology started with the longest flight that I have ever taken. I started in Cincinnati, Ohio and flew Delta Airlines to Los Angeles, California (over 5 hours). I spent a couple of hours in the LAX airport then boarded my Qantas flight on a 747 plane to Brisbane. I had never flown in a 747 before. I knew these planes were big, but until I actually got inside one and saw how many people they carried I did not know how big they really are. It is amazing to think of something this big and heavy being able to leave the ground and fly huge distances.

The flight from Los Angeles to Brisbane took over 25 hours (including a couple of hours layover in Aukland, New Zealand). I crossed the Equator and the International Date Line. End result: a + fourteen hour time difference from the time at home.

FIFTH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF DIPTEROLOGY

Many thanks to all the organizers for a wonderful meeting! Brisbane was a beautiful location. The weather was sunny, the food was excellent, and it was great to see and talk with so many colleagues.

Congress photo (click on photo for enlarged view)

Greg Dahlem giving presentation at 5ICD

I enjoyed giving my presentation on:

"Flesh flies (Sarcophagidae) from southern Appalachian mountain summits: rare species, rare sites, and human encroachment"

Many thanks to Dr. Jerry Warner and the Department of Biological Sciences at Northern Kentucky University for all the support for my attendance at these meetings. I would also like to thank Dr. Mike Klembara and International Programs and Dean Gail Wells and the College of Arts and Sciences for additional monetary support for this trip.

The 5th International Congress of Dipterology

The 5^th International Congress of Dipterology