Lone Pine Sanctuary

"Ad Eorum Memoriam Quos Valde Amo" - In memory of those I love

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January 26th 2009
Perth It felt bizarre waking up in a actual bed in a flat on that Saturday morning after completing the Nullabor trip. Karen, Sharon and I had rented a self catering apartment for a week in Perth before the next part of our journey. The apartment was pleasant, basic but comfortable, with a lovely swimming pool and a balcony to unwind and relax on in the evenings. We just chilled ou ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Brisbane

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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