goin' divin

Great Barrier Reef

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September 20th 2006
My last days in Oz I explored an area that I have dreamt of since I was a child, The Great Barrier Reef. It exceeded my expectations in more ways than one. I decided the best way to experience its magnificent beauty & wildlife would be to get my scuba diving certification. So I did. After two days of classroom/pool time we departed on a massive boat with about 35 people for the next three days ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Cairns » open water

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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