The Rocks

Thoroughly metropolitan Marit

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December 26th 2011
Historical Sydney We start the morning off with indecision. I have only one full day here in Sydney and so I want to spend time getting to know the history and culture of the place, as much as possible, rather than visiting the pretty sights like the famous Manly Beach (though that appellation is rather appealing…) or taking a ferry ride that will take hours and not involve real ... read more

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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