Great place for a cup of coffee

Sydney, we're here!

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February 1st 2006
We’re up early for our sail into Sydney. The captain promises a memorable arrival. We watch from our balcony while we eat breakfast. Roger, the Travel Concierge Manager, is a native of Sydney and his commentary is broadcast on deck and on the television. We hurry with breakfast and go up on deck where many passengers are enjoying coffee and pastries and of course, taking pictures. We sail past ... read more

Oceania » Australia

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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