Dinner with Cath & Scotty

Rob Turns 45 & We Are Outta Here!

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September 22nd 2005
We had dinner last night with Cath and Scotty, to celebrate our departure, plus Rob's 45th birthday. We had no choice but to eat out as we have emptied the fridge and pantry (one tin of baked beans awaits our return!). The joys of packing are complete. The French phrase book (a kind gift from Karima - mon professeur français) is within easy reach. Our dogs, Ella and Gus are at their holiday ... read more

Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Blue Mountains

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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