Margaret River sunset Tuesday

Perth and Margs

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July 21st 2006
Alright - bronchitis (no I can't spell) seems to be mostly over with and I am now in Perth. I flew across last Sunday and have been in Perth and Margaret River for the last 5 days. I arrived Sunday afternoon to beautiful sunshine and 20 degree weather. I caught the shuttle into town and went in search of a hostel to stay the night. My first choice was fully booked, which surprised me as it i ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Western Australia

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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