The look of contenment

Australia

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November 14th 2007
Jetted off to Oz to visit the parents and decided to get married while we were out there. Rod fancied the Town of 1770 just because he wanted to have number instead of a name in the location on the wedding certificate. Stayed in a balinese style house which had absolutely fantastic views and the wedding was very relaxed as it was only us, the celebrant, her husband and friend, who were our witne ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » 1770

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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