Sydney Opera House

At the heart of Australia

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July 19th 2008
Arriving in Sydney on July 6 in the early morning to the picture-perfect Harbour Bridge while the sun is painting a gentle orange glow on the horizon and accompanied by Qantas' theme song "I still call Australia my home," I knew I was landing into something quite special. I have always hoped my first time abroad will be very memorable and I believe my prayers have been answered and more. I have ... 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