This amazing Australia trip itinerary has come through at last, and my impending departure for it is speeding closer than I realize. Before the end of November I will be winging my way to the land down under. Yay!
I still don't quite believe this is really happening. I expected the itinerary for this trip to be somewhat mediocre, partly because I didn't want to get my hopes up. Turns out the itinerary is pretty first class. To start with, the hotel accommodations are 5 star. I've never set foot in a 5 star hotel, let alone stay in one. In the meantime, here are a few glimpses of the few things we'll be doing on our trip.
The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant - Enjoying a fine cuisine, 5 course dinner while you tour the streets of Melbourne. Yes, this a 3 hour driving tour through the city, and you eat a 5 course meal while seeing the sights. Um . . . yes please. http://www.tramrestaurant.com.au/
Walk through natural bush land to meet wild koalas, then join wild mobs of kangaroos on the plains and in open forests.
Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Tour - Phillip Island Winery tour complete with a selection of finest cheeses and gourmet produce. Views over Westernport Bay and Bass Strait, including Seal Rocks, home to Australia's largest population of fur seals. Just after dark the penguins parade ashore after spending the day fishing out to see. The penguins' familiar "huk huk" call is heard as the appear on the water's edge. The penguins stand in the shallows, sometimes retreat in to the sea, regain confidence, and again come to the beach. They usually regroup,, sometimes numbering over 100 birds, and make their way up the beach to the dunes. (I'm so excited about this!!)
Great Ocean Road Day Tour including Helicopter Rider over 12 Apostle. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Twelve_Apostles_(Victoria)
Just a quick teaser of what I'll be doing. Are you jealous?
