Park Shelter

Perfume and high waters.

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September 18th 2011
Last night, there was a lovely delicate perfume in the air, which we think came from the blossoms of the acacia trees around the van. We realized this morning, that the bulls were grazing on the fallen blossoms. We have seen many interesting plants that are unfamiliar to us on this trip. I have taken photos of a few, hoping to be able to identify them some time in the future. Many of the plant ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Western Australia » Fitzroy Crossing

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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