Gardens down to the River

Living like the Bussells

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November 18th 2008
From Perth we headed south to Margaret River known for its big surf and ample wineries. On the way we saw our first native animals since arriving in OZ- kangaroos. Hopping across a field as we drove I was so happy to see these animals in their natural homes instead of pent up in some zoo. I set about yelling "kangaroo" for the rest of the week every time we saw our marsupial friends (much to Ev's ... read more

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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