Arriving at Alice Springs

Alice Spring TIme

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June 11th 2009
Day 52 (Thursday 11/06/09, NJJ) Fully awake just after 8am. Saw a wild red kangaroo from the train window. Arrived in Alice Springs at 9.05am. It was cold out. Got the shuttle bus to our backpackers. We were able to check in early as there was availability. We were given a caravan for our stay. Walked into town - boring. Lunch at a food hall. Back to backpackers about 2pm. Jay had a sleep whilst I ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Northern Territory » Alice Springs

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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