Refreshing

Darwin Daze

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November 26th 2008
We arrived to Darwin and were nearly knocked out by the heat and humidity as we stepped off the plane. About 35C degrees and 98% humidity. The flight from Perth was amazing. The scenery of Western Australia was crystal clear from 37,000 feet. We flew right over the Kimberley. Just made you think about the history of the land. So rugged so empty yet so beautiful. I have never seen a place like it. ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Northern Territory » Darwin » City of Darwin

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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