These Japanese vans are so small I had to drive with my head out the window

March 22nd 2007
Yep we’re in Ozztraylea - after a short 32 hour transfer from downtown Beijing we had crossed the Tropic of Cancer, Capricorn and the Equator and made it to Perth. We flew via Sydney, getting a great view of the city when we took off on the last leg, a mere 5 hour/2250 mile hop to the closest bit of Western Australia....I’d forgotten how big this place was. It feels great to be in an English ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Western Australia » Perth

Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more

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Geoff Long and Lexa Wokersien

Geoff n Lexa

Hi there everybody, We hope you enjoy reading about our exploits whilst we're on our 16 month BIG TRIP. Many people have asked why we are going and in an attempt to explain here is a quote from the famous British explorer Eric Shipton. "In these days of upheaval and violent change, when the basic values of today are the vain and shattered dreams of tomorrow, there is much to be said for the philosphy which aims at living a full life while the opportunity offers. There are few treasures of more lasting worth than the experience of a way of life that is itself wholly satisfying. Such, aft... full info

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