Fig trees, the Strand Townsville

On the way back

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August 30th 2010
Before we left Townsville, we decided we must find the road that goes up Castle Hill, the sharp little hill that sits just behind the Strand. And so once more we were taking the poor motor home up a steep narrow hill, wondering if it would ever make it to the top. To add to the thrill this time, being Sunday there were many fit young things walking or even biking up and down the road to dodge. We ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Sarina

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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