Like a local
9. Dezember 2016 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Today I am happy to be "Melbourner" . When we started our travels I mentioned to Roedolf when we go somewhere I want to pretend I live there. I want to blend in and do regular things that the localsWeiterlesen
MCG - The cathedral of sport
9. Dezember 2016 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
According to tripadvisor the number one thing to do in Melbourne is go to the MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground, not the most imaginative name) and do the sports museum. We thought whats better thanWeiterlesen
Chicken n beer
10. Dezember 2016 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
While we were at the cricket Isabel found the little restaurant called "Chicken n beer", it had a Friday special for $1 ribs and $40 beer tower. Since we have been craving ribs for a while now weWeiterlesen
Fun day in Melbourne
10. Dezember 2016 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
We had a nice slow start to the day with a cheeky run before breakfast. After breakfast we took a cab to the CBD.
We rented bike share bikes for the day. For those of you who have never done this,Weiterlesen
12 Apostels
12. Dezember 2016 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
The rugged splendor that rise majestically over the blue waters of the southern ocean of Victoria left us in awe.
"Creation is the canvas on which God has painted his character"
{Issy}
Great Ocean Road
12. Dezember 2016 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
Off to an early start to meet our Melbourne Coastal Tour guide at Federation square. We grabbed a fresh brewed coffee Melbourne style and hopped on the mini van to explore the Great Ocean Road.
OurWeiterlesen
Great ocean road hike
12. Dezember 2016 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
After our picnic lunch on the beach at Apollo Bay bay, we did a short circle hike in the Great Otway National park... some of the trees and ferns are about 100 years old making it a lovely rainforestWeiterlesen
Picnic on the Great Ocean Road
12. Dezember 2016 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
During the gold rush in Victoria Melbourne used to be the second most wealthiest city in the world. Then during the first world war the perfect storm actually hit Melbourne with the gold resourcesWeiterlesen
Great Ocean Road without an ocean
12. Dezember 2016 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Shortly after the Great Ocean Road project reached Apollo Bay the project ran out of money. This was a bit of a disaster as the aim of this road was to link Melbourne to the world famous 12 Apostles,Weiterlesen
Great Ocean Road - 12 Apostles
12. Dezember 2016 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
The 12 Apostles was first called the piglets but this was not a very marketable name to attract tourists so the changed it to the 12 Apostles. Actually, there have never been 12 but in fact only 9Weiterlesen
Great Ocean Road - Lochard Gorge
12. Dezember 2016 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Truly saving the best for last, Lochard Gorge & Razerback. The 12 Apostles may be the most famous but this site is by far the most scenic of this coastline.
We even got some girl in the picture whoWeiterlesen
Mr Miyaki
13. Dezember 2016 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
#MRMSAYS… drink frose...
Heerlike verjaarsdag bederf ete, dis vreeslik oorspronklik en anders en oortref al my verwagtinge
Besluite besluite...toe ons daar aankom was dit 'n uur en 45 min waglys,Weiterlesen
Lochard Gorge (GOR)
13. Dezember 2016 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
I thought this was more striking than the 12 Apostels...probably because there was no expectation. I am a hidden gem kind of girl - these unexpected natural beauties makes me so happy! I loVed the 2Weiterlesen
Settling in in Queensland
14. Dezember 2016 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
When we got off the plane I was delighted to feel the heat and humidity... Queensland have a real summer not 4 seasons in one day like Melbourne.
I love our airbnb it's so spacious and modern, andWeiterlesen
Cairns
15. Dezember 2016 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Me and Roedolf got up early to squeeze in run before we go on the live aboard. After all the indulgence in Melbourne my body craved a decent workout. We ran to the promenade where the cruise shipsWeiterlesen
Lizard island
15. Dezember 2016 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
We got on a flight in a small aircraft from Cairns to Lizard island, where Spirit of Freedom, our live aboard dive boat awaited us in a pretty idyllic setting. The sight of the reefs made meWeiterlesen
Mask clearance @ Princess Bommie
15. Dezember 2016, Coral Sea ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
First dive on the live-aboard Spirit of Freedom. This is only one of 2 dives we are going to do on the Great Barrier Reef, the rest will all be on smaller reefs further out from the coast.
The siteWeiterlesen
Ribbon reef #10 Princess Bommie
15. Dezember 2016, Coral Sea ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Dive #2
Die see is diep en die see is wyd en Jessie ek het jou so lief... Laurika se liedjie was in my kop die hele duik lank. Wat 'n voorreg om so vreesloos in die water te spring duisende kilo'sWeiterlesen
Around the bend
16. Dezember 2016, Coral Sea ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Dive #3
Osprey Reef
The small tender boat dropped us off and we drifted across the cleaning station to reach the coral wall. We haven't done the backwards drop since we last went diving in Sodwana.Weiterlesen
Shark feed - North Horn
16. Dezember 2016, Coral Sea ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Dive #4
Osprey Reef
As soon as we hit the water there was sharks all over the place. A guide showed us where to sit to enjoy this spectacle.
When everyone had a spot on the surrounding rocks theyWeiterlesen
More Shark feed - North Horn
16. Dezember 2016, Coral Sea ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
Dive #4
Osprey Reef
North Horn - North wall
16. Dezember 2016, Coral Sea ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Dive #5
Osprey Reef
Beautiful easy drifting wall dive
Admiralty Anchor
16. Dezember 2016, Coral Sea ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Dive #6
Osprey Reef
Green Moray Eel
Lots of soft coral and caves
Admiralty @ Night
16. Dezember 2016, Coral Sea ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Dive #7
Osprey Reef
As we were getting ready for the dive small fish was attracted to the back of the boat because of the big spot light. Seconds before we started to get into the water sharksWeiterlesen













































































































































Bobo Van der westhuizenLekker man , local is lekker !! Bere net daai skerp messe , net nou is daar 'n ongeluk 👍🏻😜