Making our way towards the Sydney Opera House

Sydney Rain or Shine Part I

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November 7th 2010
Our first adventure in Sydney . . . a walk to Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and the Rocks. Keep in mind, part of the reason we decided on this trip is because both of our sisters had studied abroad here and raved about it - both of whom came in January, which is the middle of Australian summer. We, however, are here on the edge of spring and have unfortunatley had very dreary weather ... read more

Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Sydney

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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