Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Aussie Adventures



So we spent a fun few days in Melbourne walking around, taking the trams. There is even a free one in the city center :-), and enjoying good food. It was so much fun meeting Emma and then fellow food bloggers, Penny from Jeroxie, Kim from Kimba's Kitchen and Suresh from Three Hungry Tummies. Be sure to check out Kim's wonderful post with pictures of all the delicious Malaysian food. 
We went to Phillip Island yesterday 2 hrs south of Melbourne, there is a wonderful working farm on Churchhill island complete with working dogs and sheep shearing. 


This was a treat as the shearer had 35 years experience see below for a clip he made it look so easy!

We visited a Koala conservation, and what a treat to see them in their natural habitat, they have the most selective diet in the World only eating eucalyptus!, they hardly move at all similar to central American sloths. But the real treat came in the evening when we saw the fairy penguins the smallest in the World returning home after being out at sea on Summerland beach. Sorry no pictures we were not allowed. But its a must if your down under truly magic, to see these adorable little penguins swim out of the water and waddle up to their burrows in the sand. 




A very friendly highland cow at the farm on Churchhill Island, and the views here are amazing



Jasmine and I with the sheep but our little city girl wasn't impressed with the smell he he 



A koala !

Today we set of on our three- four day road trip to Sydney from Melbourne, its a long way.
We stopped in a little town along the A1 and had tea in the gardens of an old Victorian house, I adore the tea culture here as a Brit and I even have some of their homemade marsh mellow left to nibble on. 





Australian country town, being from the UK and living in the US, I see a little of both here.

Ninety mile beach at Lakes Entrance, wow so pretty. I have wifi in the hotel tonight so eagerly got online to share pictures with you all

We ate at a quirky little restaurant here tonight called Miriam's, while the seafood was not cheap. I was so keen to get fresh seafood, since the fishing boats were across the street!




Hubby got a King George whiting which he enjoyed although he said be careful of the many bones



I had a roasted beet and butternut squash salad with bugs (little lobsters) this was delicious and a tick on food to eat here.

So of to Narooma tomorrow another coastal town will keep snapping pictures to bring you all along on our adventure down under, 

Much love 







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32 comments:

  1. Nice photos rebecca!looks like you are having such a great time..

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  2. What fabulous trip and eats, Rebecca! Can't wait to see more!

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  3. How nice of you Rebecca to bring us along your adventure. Love all your photos; what a different corner to explore; enjoy.
    Rita

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  4. Love that you don't have word verificaion on your blog.

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  5. How fun! She must have loved the koalas and that seafood looks yum.

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  6. Looks like you're having a great time! Love the "city girl" ...too cute! That beach picture is "post card pretty" and the food looks perfect!

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  7. Sounds like you are all having a blast. I remember those little penguins on Phillip Island. Your pictures are bringing back memories... Can't wait to see Sydney :)

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  8. What beautiful photos! I'm enjoying reading about your Australian adventures. Your little girl is so cute! She must be loving seeing all those animals -- except for the ones that smell.

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  9. I have been following you on facebook, and it looks like you guys are having too much fun!

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  10. What an adventure! Looks like you are having a wonderful time. I am looking forward to hearing and seeing more.

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  11. I like these posts when we get to go everywhere around the world with everyone who gets the opportunity to travel. Thanks for sharing the fantastic photos. You didn't get any pics of the dinner with bloggers?

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  12. Oh Rebecca - what a grand tour you are having. Fairy penguins tickled me - the seafood mesmerizes (tiny lobsters!) and the seashore beckons.

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  13. Nice clicks, you explain everything very nicely looks like I too accompanying your tour. Looking forward to more.

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  14. How lovely the mom and daughter look :) Love all the pictures, Rebecca. Am sure you are having great fun. Take care.

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  15. Lovely pics! Looks like you're having a great time!

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  16. Wow, you certainly get around Rebecca! The food looks great, enjoy the rest of your trip.

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  17. wow lovely pic's seems like you are having quite a lot of fun! keep enjoying love!

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  18. Lovely pictures Rebecca.Looks like you are having a gala time..keep them coming!Take care.

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  19. thanks for joining us everyone wish you were all really here, Lyndsey sorry no snaps of food bloggers click on Kim's link she took some I was busy trying to get J to eat before she fell asleep!

    hugs Rebecca

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  20. How fun, enjoy your time ..take care

    sweetlife

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  21. You look great, Rebecca! I love koalas, they are my #2 fav animal [pandas and koalas <3] good to see u're having fun in Australia :) keep posting photos!

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  22. You make Australia look so good!! I mean it IS amazing here but you make it look and sound even MORE amazing! Hehee glad you're having a great time on your little roadtrip too :)

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  23. It looks like you are having a wonderful time, love the photos :)

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  24. seems Like ur having lots of fun:)

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  25. I had been enjoying your trip. Thanks a lot for sharing them.

    Have lost of fun!

    Mely

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  26. sweetlife :-)
    Kim its a great country wish it wasn't so far from everywhere as it may be years before we return :0)
    Alisha thanks for joining me
    Sushma thanks
    Mely oh thanks fun to take my blogging friends with us

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  27. Looks like you are having a wonderful time. Wonderful photos and video.
    thanks for sharing Rebecca and enjoy the rest of your trip.

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  28. I am LOVING your pics!! I would love to go down under some day! I will flag all the places you're going, for sure!!

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  29. thanks for sharing photos of your Aussie adventure so far with us! I love seeing the culture and scenery there. Hope you enjoy the rest of your trip!

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  30. Love the shots from down under. Thanks for sharing Rebecca!!! Safe travels!

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