Looking toward City Centre

Australia - Day 16 Melbourne

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November 22nd 2010
Today we decided to spend exploring the city. There is a free trolley that circles the city center and provides commentary on the sites and landmarks. Somewhat unfortunately, the weather decided to turn hot today. But not to be deterred, we lathered ourselves in sunscreen and set out for the day's adventures. We decided to get off the trolley at Federation Square--a busy intersection of railro ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Victoria » Melbourne » City Centre

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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