G'Day Mate

Days 1-4 of our Australian vacation.  Melbourne and side trips outside the city.

At DIA and on our way to LAX to catch our Qantas flight to Melbourne. 

Gianna, Brittany and Michelle

The flight from LAX to MEL was 16.5 hrs.  That is by far the longest plane ride I have ever been on (previous record 13 hrs to China).  We were on the A380 and that was such a nice plane.  Hundreds of movies, shows, games to keep you occupied.  The seats were comfortable, the restrooms just a bit bigger and the self service snack bar was sweet.  But after 12 hrs we were ready to land.

Once in Melbourne we wandered the city and visited the Aquarium and the Old Melbourne Gaol.

 The next day we went to a chocolate factory, a Koala Conservation Centre and the Penguin Parade at Phillip Island.





Penguin at Phillip Island Visitor Centre.

We could not take pictures at the penguin parade, but it was the cutest thing to see the penguins waddle right past you up the beach as they went to their burrows for the evening.

The next day we took a drive along the Great Ocean Road.  Stopped to feed some birds.

The birds showed their gratitude by attacking us.

We took a walk in the rain forest.

I cannot resist a random dog shot. 

The Twelve Apostles.  The scenery was stunning.

 London Bridge

The girls were very amused by this sign.



Coming up - The Great Barrier Reef!