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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]
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] Blog: Taking a break back in Melbourne!
Date: September 16th 2006
Having seen the sights of Sydney, I decided to brave the 13 hour bus journey back down to Melbourne. Luckily enough I had two seats to myself, and after purchasing an inflatable travel pillow, I was able to lie down and, well, sleep! We stopped in the capital- Canberra for lunch on the way, and I was shocked at how tiny it was. I swear that Oprington has more hustle and bustle than the capital ... read more
Date: September 16th 2006
Having seen the sights of Sydney, I decided to brave the 13 hour bus journey back down to Melbourne. Luckily enough I had two seats to myself, and after purchasing an inflatable travel pillow, I was able to lie down and, well, sleep! We stopped in the capital- Canberra for lunch on the way, and I was shocked at how tiny it was. I swear that Oprington has more hustle and bustle than the capital ... read more
