Ruth, Kent and Mel trying not to cry as we leave

Backblog #1 - Almost two years ago, in a country far, far away...

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January 1st 2009
Almost two years ago, in a country far, far away... Emma and I thought it would be great to do what I have entitled our Backblog (like Backlog, but bloggy!). I will start at the very beginning (I hear it's a very good place to start)... Our flight from Brisbane was nice and early on New Years Day so we didn't get heaps of sleep the night before. Family saw us off and all that ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Brisbane

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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