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December 21st 2012

Published: December 29th 2012

Hi one and all. Sorry it has been a while since the last blog but we have done so much and travelled a long way. We hope you enjoy this episode. Remember to check out all of the photos. Unfortunately some haven't uploaded that well but don't worry they'll only be of beautiful scenery that will just make you jealous, lol. Whilst you may be cold and wet in old Blighty, fear not, as we to... Read Full Entry

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The Great Ocean Road

The 12 Apostles: The iconic Australian highway that hugs the southern coast.

12 Apostles

OK there are actually only about 7 of them but is still a spectacular sight. It was quite cold when we first arrived so not many tourists. When they did turn up the next day there were loads of Chinese, Indians & Russians - all on coach daytrips from Melbourne

Loch Ard gorge - The Great Ocean Road

This coast is noted for the many shipwrecks that took place along it. We too suffered a loss here ... Fiona's hat blew away and will rest on the rock edge.

Aussie wildlife - Echidna

Look up and tell us what you see

Cute but check out those claws

Cape Otway on the Great Ocean Road is a great place to get close to wild koalas

Just hanging around

These koalas are certainly doing more than we've seen in the zoo. We even stayed on a park that had koalas roaming around - Bimbi Park

OK just one more

Fiona has been loving getting up close to the great colourful birds

When it is sunny we try to cover up

The sun can be pretty extreme here, so we try to keep covered up. So we still have some white bits but Fiona hasn't changed religion!

This is Melbourne

Fiona was so excited to get here she went a bit trigger happy

Christmas in Melbourne

It always seem strange to see Christmas decorations in 30 degree heat. We decided to head to Melbourne before Sydney to get a bit more in the festive mood.

Coffee, Coffee, Coffee!

Melbourne is renowned for having narrow European style lanes with plenty of coffee shops for enthusiasts. They definately take their coffee seriously here, one size only. They even have cold coffee that has been infused for around eight hours! Which Fiona duly tested.

Meeting up with Irish Dan

It is great when you get to meet up with friends you first met whilst travelling. We first met Dan on the chicken farm in Margaret River, then again in Perth and now in Melbourne (thousands of kms away!).

Culture

Melbourne has bountifuls of culture. Great museums, live music & fantastic art galleries. Here I'm asking one of the exhibits for directions, he wasn't that helpful!

Merry Christmas

We visited the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) to take a tour and try our hand at the sports museum. At the Shrine of Remembrance we were taken on a poignant tour. Hopefully our nations will continue to share culture and reverance for those who have sacrificed so much, though hopefully with not as many dead.

Just like Cambridge

With the river running through it and the rowers it could be Cambridge. Fiona was a bit upset that it wasn't as cool as it was expected. At least things are within walking distance.

Wilsons Promontory

This is near the most southerly point on the Australian mainland. We picked up Mareika, a German backpacker we met in Melbourne and gave her a lift to Sydney

Aussie wildlife - Wombat

Rome or Venice?

No it is Bairnsdale. A really nice church to visit. Little gems like this, Ballina & Paynesville that you stumble across is what makes travelling so good.

A cuppa at the Three Sisters

The Blue Mountains by Sydney

29th December 2012

Tracey
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Only me...
Great blog as always... Just up at this hour due to the windy conditions in England at mo... Nothing major xxxx

29th December 2012

Brenda Eggleton
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Fantastic!
Thanks for the blogs Fiona and Mike, we've really enjoyed reading them. What a fantastic experience - how does it compare with America? Keep the blogs coming it's an educations for us! Take care xx

29th December 2012

Nicola
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wow
Another great blog guys, so pleased you are having so much fun!! Have a great time in Sydney and a very Happy New Year to you both x

1st January 2013

Joan & Terry
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Happy New Year
Today is New Years Day. Have greatly enjoyed your blog, especially as Vanessa & I have visited some of the places and brought back memories. We have a photo just like the one of Fi at the Blue Mountains overlooking the three sisters. Have a great time in Sydney. Hope to see you this year!!!! Joan & Terry

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