....and family

Slumming it in Brisbane

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April 23rd 2009
To say that Fortitude Valley is a bit rough is kind of like saying that it rains a bit in Plymouth. However, Fortitude Valley is not without its charms . . its just a little bit difficult finding them when you initially set foot in the place. We stayed at the FV Apartments on Bismark St (I think thats what it was called) and once again luxuriated in the total R and R that it was having our own ap ... 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