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The Flying Foxes
Day 58: Learning to Speak Aussie

December 11th 2009
San Francisco is often compared to Sydney. Both cities share a temperate climate, are surrounded by water, and are located near major wine producing regions. Both cities are known for their bridges and iconic buildings. Residents in both cities share a preoccupation with wine and food and are generally very laid-back. Our visit to Australia has (so far) been a bit like living in a parallel ... read more
Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Sydney

Australian Flag 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
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