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Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Sultan estas pyalas que van apareciendo en la ruta por la costa que unePuerto Viejo y Manzanillo son realmente de pelicula. Unicas, salvajes, con muy poca gente, rodeadas de una
Kaid Dina Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the post! I'm oovubisly proud of my country and I think it's amazing when we stop to look at how far we've come in such a short period of time. There are many things we still need to improve, and there's a lot of history behind us that we fail to acknowledge as well, but at the same time we're a young nation and still growing. I hope that one day Australia will become a mature influence and voice in our region of the world and perhaps we're seeing that beginning now, with the apology and East Timor. For me the next step in our development is to become a republic but that still seems like a decade or more away; perhaps when Charles becomes king we'll have that debate again.I do know what you mean about Australia Day and changing the date; on the surface it seems unfair to change the date which the majority of people are comfortable with, particularly as not all Indigenous Australians object to it. I think the problem is, though, that many people see the celebrations as subsuming the past and there's a strong feeling that history is being rewritten and what happened is being forgotten.What most people want is a dialogue about it and if the majority of Australians (including Aborigines) decided that Australia Day represented modern Australia then I think keeping the date would be okay; we'd be able to balance celebration with remembrance. But right now we're not doing that and that's why many Aborigines are upset, as their heritage is basically being overlooked.Personally I am in favour of changing the date as symbolically I think it's the right thing to do; I don't see how we can be a united country while our national day has so many different meanings. Historically as well Australia Day has only been celebrated Australia-wide since 1946, so it's actually quite a recent addition which people forget.Foundation Day would be my preference but you're right, as that's January 1 that might be a problem I guess we could just have the holiday on the 2nd? Sorry Day wouldn't be a bad date, or possibly May 27, the referendum the problem with either, though, is that they could work to remind people of the past. I'd rather have a date which doesn't remind anyone of cultural guilt if possible. Foundation Day would be the best of those.Perhaps the best thing to do would be to wait until we become a republic. We'd have a day which would be truly ours to share in then. I hope it comes soon. MQ I know, and it's interesting that you met through what happened with Kaylee as well; sometimes good things really can come out of bad situations.I think Dina, Tim and Jack are more than entitled to being honorary Australian citizens, don't you think?
re: KakaduChris Hope your roadtrip is awsome and thanks for being a great diving buddy!
re: afrejse om 2 dage til DarwinTaylored You could definitely see your esreptixe within the work you write. The arena hopes for more passionate writers like you who are not afraid to mention how they believe. Always go after your heart.
re: lhasa, ChinaMario I dgeilht in, result in I found exactly what I used to be taking a look for. You have ended my four day long hunt! God Bless you man. Have a nice day. Bye
re: boracay, PhilippinesDeepak I just viestid my aunt and uncle's art gallery in Dallas, Art251 and picked up a piece of Art O Mat. Love the idea!Thanks, Jennifer Vail, Colorado
re: Last day in Costa Rica !!!Ampa I don't think it's about Liam, bucseae there's a video of her singing it back in 2009, and nothing bad had really happened with Liam back then (well, that we know of) :/
re: En dag paa surfboardet !Muhammad Ah man! Wish this had been out two weeks ago when I was there! I've autcally eaten at a couple of these but would have loved to try the others. Guess I have to go back now
re: Antigua, GuatemalaJaidie a heuregrd,jeg matte se to ganger for a sjekke at det faktisk var en katt og ikke ett stort kosedyr! Haha :D 3D er alltid kult :)
re: roatan hondurasNeha Top qutliay isn't an accident; it is often the consequence of huge plan, sincere work, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it shows the wise range of many options.
re: lhasa, ChinaEmily glad to hear you're enoyjing your time out there. and i'm happy to help with the cause. i'm actually using your gift this very moment. be sure to let your folks know it's coming either tuesday or thursday this week. i'll be sure to put in a little extra to invest in your stay. miss you much chica, you know i luv ya. and can't wait to finally see you out there. ;D~stephaney
re: Pokhara,Nepal, NepalSultan estas pyalas que van apareciendo en la ruta por la costa que unePuerto Viejo y Manzanillo son realmente de pelicula. Unicas, salvajes, con muy poca gente, rodeadas de una
re: En dag paa surfboardet !susanne Helt klart til 5 stjerner. Musen kunne bare ikke finde ud af det....
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Kaid Dina Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the post! I'm oovubisly proud of my country and I think it's amazing when we stop to look at how far we've come in such a short period of time. There are many things we still need to improve, and there's a lot of history behind us that we fail to acknowledge as well, but at the same time we're a young nation and still growing. I hope that one day Australia will become a mature influence and voice in our region of the world and perhaps we're seeing that beginning now, with the apology and East Timor. For me the next step in our development is to become a republic but that still seems like a decade or more away; perhaps when Charles becomes king we'll have that debate again.I do know what you mean about Australia Day and changing the date; on the surface it seems unfair to change the date which the majority of people are comfortable with, particularly as not all Indigenous Australians object to it. I think the problem is, though, that many people see the celebrations as subsuming the past and there's a strong feeling that history is being rewritten and what happened is being forgotten.What most people want is a dialogue about it and if the majority of Australians (including Aborigines) decided that Australia Day represented modern Australia then I think keeping the date would be okay; we'd be able to balance celebration with remembrance. But right now we're not doing that and that's why many Aborigines are upset, as their heritage is basically being overlooked.Personally I am in favour of changing the date as symbolically I think it's the right thing to do; I don't see how we can be a united country while our national day has so many different meanings. Historically as well Australia Day has only been celebrated Australia-wide since 1946, so it's actually quite a recent addition which people forget.Foundation Day would be my preference but you're right, as that's January 1 that might be a problem I guess we could just have the holiday on the 2nd? Sorry Day wouldn't be a bad date, or possibly May 27, the referendum the problem with either, though, is that they could work to remind people of the past. I'd rather have a date which doesn't remind anyone of cultural guilt if possible. Foundation Day would be the best of those.Perhaps the best thing to do would be to wait until we become a republic. We'd have a day which would be truly ours to share in then. I hope it comes soon. MQ I know, and it's interesting that you met through what happened with Kaylee as well; sometimes good things really can come out of bad situations.I think Dina, Tim and Jack are more than entitled to being honorary Australian citizens, don't you think?