He lives somewhere out on the track, Mac, so take my koala back!

We went to Phillip Island yesterday and as you can see, we had our first 'encounter' with Koalas. Given they sleep up to 20 hours a day (even longer than Sarah!), we were lucky for this one to be awake.

He then decided to go for a walk...

 Mum and her baby...

  The Koala Conversation Centre also had wallabies roaming around...

 Then we went to the Penguin Parade. This is a mum and her chick who is only a day old. 

We weren't allowed to take photos of the parade but here is what it's like...

Everybody needs good Neighbours...

I've been watching Neighbours on and off since I was about 9 and now I'm standing outside the Kennedy's house on Ramsey Street. Dream come true!!

Classic kangaroo road sign

Unfortunately we didn't actually see one!

Sarah 'meets' the Queen in Fed Square

We've been gone 3 weeks and the Queen missed us so much she came to visit!

Memorable Signs...

Brighton, Melbourne 1 - 0 Brighton & Hove

We flew 10,500 miles to visit Brighton Beach - but with 28 degrees and golden beaches - it wasn't quite like home!

View of Melbourne from St Kilda Pier

We walked down to St Kilda today. This is a view from the pier back towards Melbourne. We even saw a little blue penguin hiding in the rocks. 

1 hour until Australia vs New Zealand..!

Birthday brunch @ The European

The only way to start a birthday!

First day in Melbourne

'Roy' met us at the airport and arranged the taxi to take us to our accomodation. We then went for our first 'Melbourne coffee' at Degraves Espresso Bar (*ttp://yourrestaurants.com.au/guide/?action=venue&venue_url=degraves_espresso_bar) Sat outside but weather wasn't quite up to that of the UK this week!

We are looking forward to finding our 'favourite' coffee. I think this will require some extensive research!