Brenda and Susan chillin on the upper decks of the Clipper

The Whitsundays

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May 21st 2007
Greetings from Airlie Beach, the gateway to the majestic Whitsunday Islands. Its 74 islands are surrounded by one of the world’s seven natural wonders, the Great Barrier Reef and are well worth a visit. In fact, I would go so far as to say that our 3 days sailing around the Whitsunday Islands has been my favourite activity here in Australia. On Friday (18th of May), myself, Brenda and Linday a ... 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