Wes resting at Ubirr Art Site

August 29th 2006
A really BIG HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY to our very good friend, Dom. Unfortunately his wife Deb is about to have another baby, so there was no celebration, but we will help him make up for that when we come through Sydney early next year. Before I start the travel part of the blog - I have to tell you an hilarious story. A few of you have asked how we have been getting on, given that we are spending e ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Northern Territory » Kakadu National Park

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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Wes and Amanda Gainard

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We are embarking on stage two of our trip around Oz, interrupted at end of 2006 by sale of house and work - yes work, how inconvenient. Having covered up the middle of Oz, down the west coast and back along the Nullabor to home, this time we are heading through outback NSW and Qld to get the Gulf (Karumba) then across the Savannah Way to Cairns where we leave the caravan and head up to Cape York using the roof-top tent (to avoid the crocs). Then we will mosey on back down the east coast to Melbourne. Goals: Learn to surf (properly), a glass or two of vino, regular golf, a glass of two of vino... full info

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