City at night

A fresh look at Sydney

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September 13th 2008
We normally see Sydney way off in the distance from the rear deck of our house. This weekend we attended a work function in the city and took a fresh look at the harbour views in spring. It is always interesting to visit a place you know so well but take a fresh look through the eyes of a tourist. It was great to see so many visitors out and about enjoying "our" city. ... 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