Geelong
Geelong Geelong library Before arriving in Geelong we stopped off at Scotchmans Hill vineyard for a wine tasting. Absolutely gorgeous setting and some great wines according to Simon. I was the nominated driver, surprise, surprise! Geelong is a great town I really liked it. There is a lovely waterfront with swimming areas, big wide streets, […]
The Q Train – Drysdale
The Q Train – Drysdale This was a train trip for Simon’s birthday. It’s a restaurant train so you have a five course meal whilst travelling along very very slowly from Drysdale to Queenscliff. We had bicycles passing us. There is another great rail trail now on my to do list. The food was […]
The Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road Twelve Apostles Razorback London Bridge Loch Ard Gorge Bay of Islands Bay of Islands The Grotto We drove from Warrnambool to the Twelve Apostles. A great day driving along a spectacular coastline, it was quiet until we got to Loch Ard Gorge and the Twelve Apostles and then it was mayhem. […]
Port Fairy
Port Fairy Lovely town walked out to the front along the river to Griffiths Island. The sea was roaring, very rough and the wind was fierce. Had to shelter in a lovely pub called ‘The Stump’ which was very Cornish looking. Lots of these little country towns in Victoria remind me of Cornwall. Previous Next
Warrnambool
Warrnambool Cold Plunge Pool Went to the Warrnambool Hot Springs. These were very much a luxurious experience compared to the hot springs we did out in western Queensland. They have multiple pools aromatherapy, mood lighting and some with waterfalls. Each one is a different temperature and there is a very cold plunge pool. It was […]
Lake Bolac
Lake Bolac Stopped for the night on Lake Bolac right on the water. It was cold, raining and windy but this place is big on waterskiing so would be great in the summer. Previous Next
Blackwood
Blackwood St Erth A week of luxury! In a house for a whole week on Di and Fraser’s family property (friends from Brisbane). They have a cottage 500m down the road and we are in the main house. It’s luxury to have a proper kitchen to cook in and room to move about. Quite cold […]
Melbourne
Melbourne Melbourne was a week of catching up with friends and family. Stayed with our friends of 32 years, Sam and Nat for a night. Simon and I met them when we were 25 years old and backpacking Australia. We have remained in touch ever since. Great to see them again as always. We went […]
Mornington
Mornington Drove to Mornington to meet up with Constance Beckett a school friend from Wales that I had not seen since we were 18 years old. She hadn’t changed a bit. We will be back for a game of golf with her on our way home in November. Previous Next
Pearcedale
Pearcedale Parked up on the lawn of one of Simon’s work colleagues (Paula). Paula and Steve are both Welsh, from Llandeilo and Swansea so it was if I had known them for years. Had a great evening with them enjoying their Welsh hospitality which was very much appreciated. Went to visit the Cranbourne Royal Botanic […]