On the way to Great Barrier Reef

Brisbane, Barrier Reef and boring dinner companions

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October 17th 2012
Fabulous time in Brisbane with Linda (another Dumfer) and Kerrie who took us on the river to show us their lovely city then to Paddington for yet more mussels in a superb Italian. Barrier Reef trip was as they say here "awesome" despite something of a rough ride out there. Day 6 at sea, so something of a challenge for Margaret, but happily with sight of land and regular updates from our Reef Pilot ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland

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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