Wine, Freo & Bye to Aus February 10th 2010 Another cool night gave way to a lovely day and we headed off to our next destination, Margaret River. This was not a particularly long trip so on the way we stopped off at Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse. The lighthouse, which was built in 1895, is open for tours (although not when we were there!) and guards one of the most treacherous coastlines in the world. We didn’t stay as long as we would have ... read more
Oceania » Australia » Western Australia 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
Hi All.
Fed up with working all the hours only for the taxman to take most of it away so we have decided to do what we have always dreamed about and take off round the world. We are currently planning our trip and have been inspired by all the great bloggs on here, thanks.
We are looking to leave in Sept 2009 and travel first to the USA. I have visited many times but mainly for work, now is the time to see it for real.
Then onto New Zealand to meet family, some for the first time, and see that beautiful country. Next Australia to catch up with some 'old' friends - Diane and Richard ... full info