City from the river

Hi,from Melbourne

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January 8th 2009
Hi everyone We have had a good time in Melbourne. A quiet Xmas and New Year, but we have avoided the enormous crowds at the beaches around here. It was a good choice to stay here, as there are many things to do. We have caught the bus to the city many times now, ridden the trams and ferries, and visited most of the attractions. We have also taken quite a few day trips out of the city. One , to th ... 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