Phillip Island

Wow, what a lot of response to the last post - and from people we haven't heard from in a while - we're lovin it!! Now I don't know if we should tell you all this, but you don't really get much chance to speak to the guys at the neighbours night, and especially not Toadie. Ned and Libby chatted a bit while we were sorting ourselves out for the photos, but there's quite a few people there, and they have to get round every table so everyone gets a photo. Toadie was like "do you want a photo? ok" then posed and away he went. He's pretty vocal on the old mic but that's about it. It is a good night overall though, with a nice atmosphere, so if you're ever here then go (not that you'll need much persuading I'm sure). I think the tour of Ramsay Street may be a better way to meet some of the cast for more of a chat. Anyhoo. Yesterday (being Wednesday) saw us move from Urban Central (a backpackers that had been recommended to us, but was not up to our standards at all - the kitchen was tiny with no washing up liquid, no tea towels, my food got stolen, and we were put in a mixed dorm which we were not expecting, and i know they can't help it, but boys smell). Yes, anyway, we moved from there to YHA Metro, a much better establishment for the likes of us. We were then whisked away on a tour (oh how we love going on tours) to Phillip Island with stops at a winery...

..for a wine tasting sesh, where we both discovered that we liked port, when we both had previously thought we disliked it. Then onto a wildlife sanctuary where we got to meet a koala, stroke a wombat, and feed some cheeky Wallabies and Kangaroos

The Koala below was carrying a little baby (koala obviously) in her pouch, which you can just make out if you look closely enough. oh and we also saw some Tazmanian Devils "arrashplggha" - that was an attempt at writing Taz's noise. Not very successful I feel.

We had a bite to eat at the caf, and then those who wished to could go on a helicopter flight over the surrounding coast, but seeing as we'd already been on probably one of the best helicopter rides in the world, we opted for time at the beach instead. And what a gorgeous beach it was (there would be a picture here, but blummin blogger won't do it for some reason argh). Then it was on to see some non-existent seals and far too existent seagulls, and finally to the penguin parade to see the little penguins make their journey from the sea up to their homes. They're quite noisy wee things, but sooooo adorable the way they waddle, especially when they try to go fast. But there can be no pictures of that as flash blinds them, and so they wouldn't be able to fish and would die. Not something we want to happen. Today is mooching around Melbourne, but another tour is planned out to the Great Ocean Road in the next couple of days, and maybe a trip to the Gaol and Fitzroy Gardens. Pitcures will surely be taken.

Last but not least my good fellows, we have a request to make of you ALL. We have come to understand that many people view our delightful little blog, but for one reason or another do not make us aware of their presence. We would love it if everybody who payed us a visit (even those who have previously commented - yes we mean ALL) could just leave their name - no need to write a comment, just your name, and maybe a hello - so that we know you are there. That would make us unbelievably happy. Kt and Sal. xx