Blue Mountains

These boots were made for walking

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February 22nd 2008
When last I left you, I was heading off into the sunset in search of the Blue Mountains Majesty. Found it, then some. Stayed in a funky little hostel called the flying fox. Sadly no bats in sight. Crap Name. Nice hostel though, big comfy sofas, free tea, coffee and cornflakes. Found a nice tv room and a huge pile of videos. Unfortunately there were 2 girls watching some dreary murder mystery, i ... read more

Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Katoomba

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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