Long Way Down

Quick stop in Australia

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July 7th 2005
The mission is to introduce Josh to the family and we are NOT nervous (ah-hem). As Darwin is the destination, a few side trips are definitely in order before we venture to the Top End. We flew into Sydney, hung out with some friends and then escaped the city by train to the Blue Mountains...ahhh, fresh air. Well, the Blue Mountains are incredible!! Although our pictures don't really portray th ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Northern Territory » Darwin » City of Darwin

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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