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Oceania » Australia » Victoria » Colac March 23rd 2010

Yes, after our Suffolk fest a couple of days ago, it looks like we’re finding where many Irish settled. I’ve spotted a Coleraine, but have got to say that I guffawed at the thought of Belfast being renamed Port Fairy in 1887 - but I never did find out why. I have got to say Port Fairy is one of the loveliest places we’ve been, with so many historical buildings (50 are heritage listed), it just had such a wonderful feel about it. The next we knew we were on the Great Ocean Road and being treated to some of the most spectacular coastal scenery Australia has to offer - we’ve seen the Bay of Islands, Martyrs Bay, the Grotto, London Bridge, The Arch and last, but not least, the 12 Apostles (originally called the sow ... read more
Typical Port Fairy House
Oldest Licenced Hotel in Victoria - 1844
Bay of Islands

Oceania » Australia » Victoria » Colac January 15th 2009

If you visit Australia, you have to visit Victoria..a lot of things there to see. Beside the famous Melbourne , there are many nice spots that you can explore, for example Colac. This blueberry pickings area is just 2 hour-driving from Melbourne. When visiting Colac in 2009, we used car..and along the way to go there you would see some nice views. Anyway, I would write more about this trip later..I promise.. Btw, here is the pic from that trip...carpe diem....... read more
Blueberry picking at Colac




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