Having fun in Melbourne

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Melbourne is a great place to explore with lots of alleyways that wind through the city's grid. Also, it's cold here and actually feels like winter! We have taken a couple of day trips: one to see the Penguin Parade on Phillips Island, a nightly ritual where a thousand penguins return from the ocean and waddle into burroughs, and a second tour to go wine tasting in Yarra Valley, mmmmmm. We were not allowed to take pictures of the penguins because the flashes are apparently harmful and daze the little guys (they are only a foot tall and weigh 2.2 pounds!!), but it was quite a sight. We have one more day left in Australia and then it's off to NZ!

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Photos

Wine Tasting
This was the last stop called Chandon. It's a famous champagne producer that was actually wine with bubbles. Very good!

Beautiful Vineyards
Because it's winter, lots of rains have made the Yarra Valley extremely lush. Something we're not used to! :)

Comments

[Mom]

Penguins
Miss seeing the penguins. Sounds like great fun! Enjoy the cooler weather...it's 80' today, 92' at Erin's.

[Debbie]

Melbourne
Hi It sounds like you are having a good time. I heard about the latest issue with the animal getting loose at the Australia zoo. Wondered if you were there that day. Have fun in NZ!

[Helen]

Fun in Australia
It's been so much fun traveling with you in Australia. I hope to have as much fun with you in New Zealand! I would have loved seeing the penquins but the vineyard (hmm hmm good) was also good. Have a great time in New Zealand and becareful skiing the southern alps.

[John]

Vineyards
Are you going to bring back some down under wine :)

[Meghan Walsh]

Hi
Hi guys sounds like you are having a great time!! I can't wait to hear about it and see all the great pictures.....Have fun in New Zealand....do some bungee jumping for me!