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Australia: Sydney & Blue Mountains (1995)

Post author:Tracy Earwaker
Post published:February 13, 1995
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Sydney, capital of New South Wales and one of Australia's largest cities, is best known for its harbourfront Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. Massive Darling Harbour and the smaller Circular Quay port are hubs of waterside life, with the arched Harbour Bridge and esteemed Royal Botanic Garden nearby. The Blue Mountains is a rugged region west of Sydney in Australia’s New South Wales. Known for dramatic scenery, it encompasses steep cliffs, eucalyptus forests, waterfalls and villages dotted with guesthouses, galleries and gardens. Katoomba, a major town in the area, borders Blue Mountains National Park and its bushwalking trails. Echo Point affords views of the storied Three Sisters sandstone rock formation.

Australia

Post author:Tracy Earwaker
Post published:February 1, 1995
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Think Australia and you think vast Outback, Uluru, Great Barrier Reef, venomous snakes and spiders, Kangaroos and Koalas, Aboriginal culture and Crocodile Dundee and Neighbours ... all of which are spot on Bruce / Sheila!

Australia: Pinnacles – Monkey Mia, Shark Bay – Wave Rock – Albany (1995)

Post author:Tracy Earwaker
Post published:February 1, 1995
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The lunar-like Pinnacles form one of Australia's most unique and fascinating natural landscapes. Formed over millions of years, thousands of tall limestone spires rise eerily out of the yellow desert sands of Nambung National Park, just outside the coastal town of Cervantes. Nearby Monkey Mia, famous for its wild dolphin experience is surrounded by rusty red sand dunes, white sandy beaches and water teeming with wildlife.

Namibia

Post author:Tracy Earwaker
Post published:January 25, 1995
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The name ‘Namib’ translates as “vast place”, which is apt given that Namibia is one of the least crowded destinations on the planet... perfect for a 4x4 Roadtrip!

Namibia: Windhoek – Cape Cross – Cape Town 1995

Post author:Tracy Earwaker
Post published:January 25, 1995
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Cape Cross Nature Reserve is the largest Cape fur seal colony in the world. During the breeding season in November and December, there may be up to 210 000 seals at Cape Cross.

Botswana: Okavango Delta – Gunn Camp 1995

Post author:Tracy Earwaker
Post published:January 21, 1995
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Found in the famous Okavango Delta, Gunn's Camp is surrounded by waterways rich in game and has a wonderful old world safari ambience, perhaps derived from its long history as one of the Delta's oldest camps. The property is located on the banks of the Boro River and is excellently positioned for a number of activities and incredible game viewing, with Moremi Game Reserve and Chiefs Island bordering the camp.

Botswana

Post author:Tracy Earwaker
Post published:January 19, 1995
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Botswana has a population of just over 2m people making it one of the most sparsely populated nations yet it is one of the richest in terms of biodiversity and pristine wildlife. The currency is Pula which literally means rain - rain is scarce and therefore a valuable blessing. A person from Botswana is a Motswana, the plural is Batswana and their language is Setswana.

Zimbabwe

Post author:Tracy Earwaker
Post published:January 17, 1995
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Once a British colony known as Rhodesia in honour of empire builder Cecil John Rhodes, it won independence to become Zimbabwe and build a seemingly unassailable reputation as ‘the bread basket of Africa’. Its fertile soil and balmy climate is perfect for agriculture - it’s still the centre of Africa’s lucrative raw tobacco trade - but then came political turmoil once again as the government launched land reform programmes. The great draws are Victoria Falls, Mana Pools, Lake Kariba all offering a fantastic safari experience.

Zimbabwe: Victoria Falls, 1995

Post author:Tracy Earwaker
Post published:January 17, 1995
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Victoria Falls is a waterfall on the Zambezi River in southern Africa, which provides habitat for several unique species of plants and animals. It is located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe and is one of the world's largest waterfalls, with a width of 1,708 m. There is a wide range of activities on offer including the 'flight of the angels' to provide a bird's eye view of the spectacular 'smoke that thunders'.

Malawi

Post author:Tracy Earwaker
Post published:January 10, 1995
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What struck us most was the smiling happy people. Lake Malawi is the 2nd largest lake in Africa and is a meromictic lake - its three distinct water layers do not mix providing more environments for plants and animals to evolve in. Cichlids are especially abundant in Lake Malawi, where they’ve diverged into at least 1,000 species.

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