Karen on the beach

Australia

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December 19th 2008
We managed to get out of bed early this morning (although I do admit Matt had to drag me out for a change) as we had a long day ahead. After filling up our tank full of diesel we began our longest journey yet. Matt’s plan was to get as far as we could before nightfall. We set off along the ocean road towards Port Gregory, where we passed alongside a stunning pink lake. Yes, you read that ri ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Western Australia » Pinnacles

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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