Heather..

Perth

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July 7th 2006
G'day mates! Been in Perth a week now and although i like it - it is winter here so a big difference n temperature from Asia. staying at the underground backpackers hostel which is great. So many irish backpackers combined with the weather makes me think i may not actually be in Australia after all! Got a great new room-mate called Heather who's a fab laugh and likes red wine just about as much a ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Western Australia » Perth

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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