Bella on Shoal Beach

Arrived in Sydney...

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September 1st 2008
Well I've just dropped off the van and as Shelley's said it's a little sad to be leaving it. We've travelled over 1700 miles, seen amazing wildlife and incredible scenery. This culminated as we dropped down off the mountains into Sydney. In the distance we could see the sky scrapers and the magnificent harbour bridge. Amazing. I turned to Bella and pointed it out. 'Impressive isn't is Bella,' ... 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