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February 24th 2009

Published: February 25th 2009

As Part II of the 30th birthday celebration, Sidd and I headed to South Australia for a wine tour (more on this later) and to visit Kangaroo Island, the 2nd largest island off of Australia. Why, one might question, is it named Kangaroo Island? Is it because it is shaped like a Kangaroo? Or because it is overrun by these bouncy marsupials? Well, no... it’s because the explorers, upon discovering ... Read Full Entry

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Wallabies

Although the average wallabie only comes up to your knees, Sidd was still scared and refused to go anywhere near them.

Flinder's Chase Farm

A real working farm, one can rent rustic cabins on the remote western end of KI. The washrooms were interesting - set in a "jungle theme".

Success!!!

After two failed attempts, we managed to foil the chickens and steal a few eggs.

Remarkable Rocks

Cool rock formations on the very southwest tip of KI.

Hooked Nose

Perfect shelter

More Remarkable Rocks

I loved them! So interesting

Portrait Orange

One last one

Lighthouse

now this is a real one...

I spy...

Furry seals... now these guys stink... yuck

Admiral's Arch

Pandarna

This little town in the middle of KI was our pit stop for lunch. As the town consisted of one tiny street and nothing was open, we opted for a picnic on the side of the road.

Emu Bay

One must balance the wildlife watching with some beach time!

Waaa eeee

Pelican Feeding Time

These birds are BIG

Fairy Penguins

My first up close encounter with my favorite animals!

Fairy Penguins

Unfortunately, it wasn't breeding season but there were still a few hiding around the beach.

25th February 2009

Hani
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Fantastic! Looks like you guys are having a terrific time. BTW, did you get to eat Kangaroo meat? I heard tail is a delicacy of sorts?? Great photos btw. Keep those updates coming!

25th February 2009

shaneel
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Great blog...your travels brings back memories of my time in Aus.

25th February 2009

Irene
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Hi melissa and Sidd - thanks for the blog - it looks so amazing there. It is such a beautiful country and you seem to be seeing alot of it!! That is awsome. Can't wait for the next blog!!!!! Luv Irene

26th February 2009

Arvind and Jyoti
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Your new blog
Hi Melissa and Sidd: We are really enjoying your blogs. We cannt wait to see you guys. Our trip in Baroda is great. Attended all weddings and relatives. Dad

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