Chandon

MEL

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April 25th 2006
Hello from Melbourne Airport. Last few of days were great. Visited wineries a couple of days ago. Great fun, fave was St Hubert probably because it reminded me most what I like about the Okanagan. Today was ANZAC Day (Australia's Remembrance Day). Got up early to watch the ceremonies and parade. Lots of people, and so many soldiers (I think they call them diggers) also lucky to catch a glimpse of ... 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