we are sailing la la la

Ship Ahoy!

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March 28th 2005
Well, we survived our 3 day sailing trip (even though someone brought bananas on board - v. bad luck) so we aren't totally jinxed when it comes to boats. The Whitsundays really are as beautiful as the pictures and we had a great crew (who were all younger than the passengers!) Made lots of new friends, including a Dodgers' fan, which made the trip for Karl. We all slept on deck under the stars ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Sunshine Coast

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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