Opera House

G'day Sydney

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March 4th 2011
Sydney We decided to catch the train between Melbourne and Sydney as it was a lot cheaper than flying and, by this stage, we were used to long long days on trains and buses. Australian trains seemed like luxury in comparison to those in South East Asia, with no change of a squat toilet insight (although squatting on a moving train is quite an experience!). We were up and ready by 6. ... 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