Based on the context and the answer, generate a question. 

Context: My true love for the games actually began in 2000 . My Dad forked out thousands of dollars for us all go to go ( Sydney ) and I was sitting only 11 rows from the front for the Opening Ceremony , etc . It was probably the greatest moment of my life . I never had that pride for my country the way Americans do but at that moment I was so happy to be Australian .

Answer:

Because they flew to another country .



Why did it cost so much to travel ?