A Darwin Interlude 9. An excited rodeo spectator...

A Darwin Interlude

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October 23rd 2011
Our time in Darwin has come to an end - tomorrow we leave for Kakadu before continuing our journey west. We have had a lovely two weeks here, despite the heat, and this is largely thanks to Patrina for allowing us to stay on her property. Complete with pool and a cool deck area, Patrina and Summer’s home has been a very welcome, and relaxing, respite from our travels, and we feel we are now up t ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Northern Territory » Darwin » City of Darwin

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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