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A Rodeo, 5 Swags and The Worst Bushfires In 40 Years 1. A long way from home, at Alice Springs. In fact, we are a long way from anywhere!

A Rodeo, 5 Swags and The Worst Bushfires In 40 Years

October 6th 2011
We have covered more than 4,700 kms since I last wrote, driving through some of Australia’s vast, dry terrain in temperatures generally exceeding 35 degrees (and the nights often don’t feel much cooler!)! The car drives have been long, at times a bit challenging, but, as a reward, we find ourselves today - by default, but more about that later - at a beautiful oasis, complete with pool and ele ... read more
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Australian Flag 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
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