Dolphin closeup

Australia...final thoughts

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February 6th 2008
What a trip we have had, from the very cold southeast coast (if you call rainy 24C cold, we found it warm, but the locals were complaining) to the humidity of the northeast. The hot dry area in the centre, and finally the warm Indian ocean in the west. We have many great memories of meeting great friends, interesting travellers, and seeing many wonderful sights. From the wild animals to the wil ... read more

Oceania » Australia

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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