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Alice Springs Day 16

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July 19th 2010
Today we explored the attractions around the town of Alice Springs. The weather was overcast and quite cool in the morning. We started at the School of the Air where 140 students learn through the internet. They are connected to their teachers in Alice Springs via the internet. There are twelve teachers plus a Principal and Deputy Principal stationed in Alice Springs. During the school year each ... 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