The Dining Carriage

13th February Perth

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February 14th 2011
Our last day in Perth! Arose about 07:30, we needed to pack as we leave Perth today on the Indian Pacific train for Adelaide today. We have not been travelling too long but already I am beginning to hate packing (and unpacking). We had breakfast, and said our good byes to Cath. Graham drove us to the railway station. We were truly impressed with Perth, the way of life and particularly the cli ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Western Australia » Perth

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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