Desert Sunsets

The sunsets were beautiful

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October 8th 2011
The Sunsets out here were just gorgeous. The star displays at night were the most amazing thing I've ever seen. The milky way could be clearly seen - so much more so than in the city. I could have sat and looked at the stars all night! By the end of the trip the kids were able to find the Southern Cross most nights without help from us adults. I am so pleased that we are able to provide t ... read more

Oceania » Australia » South 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