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Well sorry haven' written for ages, its now 30th Dec so a lot has happened - ill see if I can remember ;)
We set off on our Great Ocean Road tour on the 19th with a new tour guide Todd, he knew what John was like so it was good to know wasn't just us who felt that way ;)
Our first hike was up the Grampian mountains….and I mean HIKE !! We were scrambling - I was quite scared at points actually and had to get a helping hand ! Theres a pic of me and Lou on our bums going down, I was nearly near the bottom by then thank goodness otherwise I wouldn't have been smiling ;) We crossed the border into Victoria and went to the McKenzie falls - a gorgeous big waterfall so stopped here for a while which was nice J For the night our accommodation was a wooden chalet - a bit like center parcs, me, Lou and Elle helped with dinner and had a nice relaxing eve and went to bed ! We found tinsel in the wardrobe so put it on our bunk beds !!
Next day was another walk up the Grampians, this time it was much nicer, still hard work but not as scary ! And the view was amazing when we reached the top !! We also just turned round to head down and bumped in to 4 girls who was on our 1st tour !! Then we set off along the great ocean road, what an amazing view J We stopped at the bay of islands for some pictures and finished in Port Campbell for the night and stayed in a brand new YHA J Had a nice BBQ dinner and went to see the 12 apostles for sunset, but it was freezing, so we didn't hang around long !Next day was a tree top walk in the rainforest - felt a bit like im a celebrity !! We then went to a little town called Apollo bar for a nice lunch and then on a Koala walk and managed to spot quite a few - they are adorable !!!
We then arrived in Melbourne at our Base hostel and cooked dinner with Pei & Elle, yummy sweet and sour chicken J
Well my 1st day in Melbourne wasn't so good ……..i spent the 1st 4 hours in the hairdressers getting my extensions out, she was appalled at how they had been put in L and was v patient, I tried not to cry and I am much happier now J So the morning was a bit of a right off but in the afternoon we decided to do a bit of retail therapy to cheer us up !! then we had a mcds by the sunset for dinner J Just what we needed !! J
Next day met up with Alana from school and her mum, and she treated us to a coffee, was so nice to see her ! Then we did some washing and bits and pieces and went in to the city to the Casino, where they had a Christmas show on, made me all emotional though as felt more like xmas then ! We then had a walk around the botanical gardens and had a BBQ back at the hostel. We then went to meet up with Rob in the city for a couple of drinks and went to the roof top bar - v cool J
Next day got the shuttle to the airport and had a great flight to Sydney. Met Naomi in our room and went off to book the Christmas Eve river cruise J So got showered and changed and set off ! Was such an amazing evening, Louise has the pics, the sights were gorgeous and it was great fun ! Nice food and free drink J
Peeked in to my package from home and put my stocking at the end of my bed and went to sleep happy, but missing family ! xx
Christmas Day !!! J
So woke to my stocking, which was full of the usual amazing bits mum puts in but with a traveling twist - they were all fab things I can use, and so thoughtful !! Was the best thing ever !! Then we both had pressies and cracked open Lous champers, waking a few of the others in our room, opps !! JWe then went for some breaky on the beach and got ready for our BBQ, was just about warm enough to sit outside….that quickly changed though and the heavens opened !! and it rained and rained and rained !! So we had a nap….as you do on Christmas day - then decided as we were all grumpy we'd get out, and 3 of us went to the cinema J Was actually really nice. Then to Mcds to use the free wi fi to call home !! (and maybe a happy meal too)
Boxing day was still raining, but we persevered, put our rain coats on over our dresses and went to the races !! I didn't win but all the others did !! We then chilled in the evening and had cheese, crackers & chutney !! Yum !!
Next couple of days were a bit miserable, spent some time in the shops and then went on the 28th to check in to our hotel for my birthday !! Was so nice, we got nibbles, I had a bath and we watched the Hangover !
My Birthday !!
Woke to a cuppa from Lou and candles in my croissant - was soo lovely !! Best travel buddy I could hope for !! Then I had lovely cards and pressies from home !!
Decorated my bed and we lazed about until we went for a coffee and to meet Rob for lunch. Had lunch down by the HarbourBridge.
Then back to the hotel and Simone & Naomi came over for drinks and we got ready for the Ivy ! Was a lovely evening ! Got some nice cards, pressies and flashing badge !! Was such a lovely birthday !!
And today…..went to Manly beach !!! Yes the beach !! In the sunshine ….like you should in Sydney !! So were both happy again and just hoping it will continue !! Doing a nice walk tomorrow to Bondi beach and out to the fireworks in the evening !!
Happy New Year everyone, hope you have a fab one what ever you are doing and wishing you all the happiness for 2010 !! J xxxx
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