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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]
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] Blog: Finding Nemo...or not
Date: December 17th 2008
And now we visit one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. The Great Barrier Reef is visible from space...but we opted for the cheaper viewing option - Snorkeling. The under-water camera case was put to very good use. Who knew under-water photography would be so much fun?? Our day starts early. The boat leaves the dock at 8:30AM. First stop is Green Island; a small coral cay. As ... read more
Date: December 17th 2008
And now we visit one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. The Great Barrier Reef is visible from space...but we opted for the cheaper viewing option - Snorkeling. The under-water camera case was put to very good use. Who knew under-water photography would be so much fun?? Our day starts early. The boat leaves the dock at 8:30AM. First stop is Green Island; a small coral cay. As ... read more
