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Darwin day 2

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July 19th 2008
Well, as already mentioned, Darwin is HOT! Today it is actually quite cloudy, but it is still very warm. We decide to have a nice lazy day, essentially lounging around on the Esplanade reading all morning and for the start of the afternoon. Then, it's back to the hotel (all of 100 metres away) for a bit of lounging and reading by the pool. Then a quick dip, and a bit more lounging before going u ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Northern Territory » 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