pretty gardens in a valley in the bush

Getting ready to leave Australia for now.

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November 25th 2009
Hi all To date: Car has travelled 46,102 klm Van has travelled 24,511 klm We have stayed in 163 different campsites to date. We have had our van serviced and warrantee issues dealt with - we now have new foam in our lounge seats and a redone seat back. It took 2 days, but the van looks much better, and is certainly more comfortable to sit in. The guys were perfectionists and very efficient. ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Western Australia » Perth

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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