another beautiful sunset

Enjoying a beer and potato wedges in 1770 at sunset

1770

March 24th 2007
Here is some interesting information about 1770 - this town is the only one in Australia to have a number for its name. This is the spot where the famous explorer, Captain James Cook, sailed into Bustard Bay back in 1770. As far as i know, it's not even really a town, but a peninsula surrounded by water on three sides. Again, like most places in Australia, it's really, really beautiful. We arriv ... read more

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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

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Less than two weeks to go and i'm soooo unprepared for a three month trek to South East Asia with my physio buddy Emily...let alone a later three day rendezvous with another physio compadre (Michelle!) in Australia...then - *gasp* - an adventure down the coast with just me, myself, and I! This is my first such adventure, and i'll admit i'm just as scared as excited. Ok, maybe 60% scared, 40% excited! Anyway, i know this is something i have to do! In addition to all my trip preparation, silly me decided it would be fabulous to increase my stress level by doing the practical component of my ... full info

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