The Opera House at Night

Australia

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October 6th 2005
Just an update to let you know what we got up to in Oz. I'm fully aware that it was about 2 and a half months ago, thank you - those of you already poised at the keyboard to point this out may save your wit and stating the obvious for those people who really need it - but we've had a few, shall we say 'difficulties' - to save many hideous recounts - getting photos onto the site. Anyway, Rach ... read more

Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Sydney

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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