Esperance

Margaret River to Perth

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July 30th 2006
Greetings all, Our few days in Margaret River were fantastic. We had mixed weather but generally cold. Visited a couple of the wineries and purchased only 3 bottles of "Meed" wine. (Pretty good to get away with just 3 bottles). Our accommodation was just great with views overlooking the Indian Ocean. Arrived in Perth on Saturday and had a great dinner with some old friends from my London days. It ... 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