Blogs from Rye, Victoria, Australia, Oceania

Tuesday morning (22nd) dawned pleasantly bright and sunny - the weather forecast had not been brilliant and showers were likely later in the day.So after having breakfast on the verandah we made plans for the day. I prepared a flask and we identified a couple of places we might visit for a walk – we’re spoilt for choice in this area.We drove along through Sorrento and headed for Portsea where we found our way to the Nepean Point National Park.Access to the very end of the peninsula is restricted so, to get there, we would have to walk (too far), cycle (too energetic) or use the shuttle train (too expensive).Because it’s the quiet season, we were allowed to drive to the half way point from which several walks are sign-posted.The lady in the Information Centre had ... read more

Ok! So yesterday we got back from rye! Let me tell u about rye day. We had the meeting at 10am! Guess when the four of us woke up? 9:30! So we got there 10min late but we were out of the house by 9:45 which is a solid effort! Esspecially since we didn't want to go but am i glad we did! The public speaker was of Asian background and was sook funny! He was talking about when he was young snd not in the truth, his fam celebrated Christmas! But one day he asked. His mum: "how does the fat guy get to us? We haven't got a chimney!" Mum replies "why would u want a chimney? It's 40 degrees with 90 percent humidity!"  Now I can't remember how he said it but it ... read more