Hi everybody back again, hope you are not yet bored with our trip.
24th Jan
We went to the Adelaide zoo in the morning to see the new pandas from China, nearly left stuart there, but they would not have him. We then made our way to see the Down Under cycle race around the city, which was 20 laps approx. 90kms ,where were you Allen. Had a very exciting finish to the race with the main pack of riders catching 3 who had broken away , by clawing back 35 seconds in 3 laps.Felt exhausted just watching.Went out to a Greek restaurant in the evening.
25th Jan
We left Adelaide today for Melbourne.Its a lot cooler here ,only 31c degrees.Very spoilt a the Crown Towers hotel , large suite , a TV in the sitting room, in the bedroom and even a TV in the bathroom. You could stop in your room all day and if you get bored just go down to the casino or choose 1 of the 16 restaurants to eat in.
26th Jan
Its Australia day today so we watched part of the procession before we went on our trip on the Yarra river cruise before joining the coach that took us around the city and the on to the Dandenongs which are the hills and forest on the outskirts of Melbourne.Up in the hills they took us to the highest point which overlooked the city of Melbourne.We went to the Crystal club for our early evening free drinks and titbits.
27th Jan
Easy day today , aquarium in the morning and looked the shops in the afternoon.In the evening we went to a restaurant called No 8 where we had a good fish meal.
28th Jan
A very big day today , up at 6.15am for 7.15 start for the Great Ocean Road tour . It took in many sites including Bells beach where they hold the world surfing championship (a surfers paradise) ,the 12 Apostles and many more sites.Returned to the hotel at 8.45pm, exhausted. so now good night to you all until next time.
Thursday, 28 January 2010
Saturday, 23 January 2010
17th Jan
Hi everybody, hope the weather has improved ,here is a little cooler.
Today is our boozy cruise on the Swan valley river.We tried so many wines in the morning before arriving at the Sandelford wine estate and more wines to taste.After back on the cruise and yet more wines (what a hard life) ,next we stopped at the Waters Edge winery for a good lunch and guess what more wine tasting.We even managed to get back to the hotel in one piece.
18th Jan
An easier day today , went around the shops today before our lunch cruise from Perth to Freemantle and back and a walk back to the hotel for a well earned rest.
19th Jan
Today took us to Rottnest island and whilst there we had a coach tour around the island.Then we had our fish lunch at the waterfront.
20th Jan
We flew today from Perth to Adelaide and on the way to the hotel the chauffeur gave us a tour around the centre of Adelaide.We are in middle the Adelaide square mile where the Tour Down Under cycle race is taking place.
21st Jan
We took the city tour which also included the privately owned chocolate factory of Haighs and then onto a seaside resort of Glenelg.In the afternoon we met a friend who is visiting her son here and had drinks.In the evening we found a lovely Italian restaurant Assaggio's which was excellant.
22nd Jan
As if we had not had enough with the boozy cruise we now took a boozy coach trip to the Barossa valley.We went to Kies winery,Langmeil winery and Kaesler and the last one Wolf Blass winery which was very big where they did 25000 bottles per hour.This is also the area wher Jacobs Creek wines come from.
23rd Jan
Cath's sister Anne came to pick us up from the hotel and took us up mount Lofty for the view over Adelaide and then on coast road to their seaside house to meet Paul her husband. Went to see the cyclists going past before making our way to the Mclaren vale area for guess what more wine tasting stopping at the Chapel Hill winery for lunch sitting out on the terrace with the most beautiful views.Went to a couple more winerys before making our way back to Adelaide.Cath give our thanks to your sister and brother in law for a lovely day.
Thats it for now, look after yourselves until next time.
Hi everybody, hope the weather has improved ,here is a little cooler.
Today is our boozy cruise on the Swan valley river.We tried so many wines in the morning before arriving at the Sandelford wine estate and more wines to taste.After back on the cruise and yet more wines (what a hard life) ,next we stopped at the Waters Edge winery for a good lunch and guess what more wine tasting.We even managed to get back to the hotel in one piece.
18th Jan
An easier day today , went around the shops today before our lunch cruise from Perth to Freemantle and back and a walk back to the hotel for a well earned rest.
19th Jan
Today took us to Rottnest island and whilst there we had a coach tour around the island.Then we had our fish lunch at the waterfront.
20th Jan
We flew today from Perth to Adelaide and on the way to the hotel the chauffeur gave us a tour around the centre of Adelaide.We are in middle the Adelaide square mile where the Tour Down Under cycle race is taking place.
21st Jan
We took the city tour which also included the privately owned chocolate factory of Haighs and then onto a seaside resort of Glenelg.In the afternoon we met a friend who is visiting her son here and had drinks.In the evening we found a lovely Italian restaurant Assaggio's which was excellant.
22nd Jan
As if we had not had enough with the boozy cruise we now took a boozy coach trip to the Barossa valley.We went to Kies winery,Langmeil winery and Kaesler and the last one Wolf Blass winery which was very big where they did 25000 bottles per hour.This is also the area wher Jacobs Creek wines come from.
23rd Jan
Cath's sister Anne came to pick us up from the hotel and took us up mount Lofty for the view over Adelaide and then on coast road to their seaside house to meet Paul her husband. Went to see the cyclists going past before making our way to the Mclaren vale area for guess what more wine tasting stopping at the Chapel Hill winery for lunch sitting out on the terrace with the most beautiful views.Went to a couple more winerys before making our way back to Adelaide.Cath give our thanks to your sister and brother in law for a lovely day.
Thats it for now, look after yourselves until next time.
Saturday, 16 January 2010
hi everybody
tour has began we had a good journey to birmingham snow on the fields but roads
clear what a difference it could have been one day later.
O ur flight was one hour late so arrived Dubai 13 Jan 02.00hrs
13 JANUARY
Even managed to get up for breakfast before going to see the Ritz-Carlton
and having a look around, we then after strolling around some shops went back to our hotel. Took a buggy around the very extensive grounds before collapsing around the swimming pool.
14 January
excursion Modern Dubai even going up the new Burj Dubai and just back in time to smarten up for our evening trip on the Dhow evening dinner cruise which was excellent. We could have been longer in Dubai, especially when in the club lounge i could endulge in Tattinger champagne.
15 January
Up early for journey to Perth. arrived once again early morning of the 16th 3am
16 January
went on the hop on - hop off bus trip today temp today was 36c a bit hot tomorrow may be 40c
thats it at the moment so good day to you all until next time
chris
tour has began we had a good journey to birmingham snow on the fields but roads
clear what a difference it could have been one day later.
O ur flight was one hour late so arrived Dubai 13 Jan 02.00hrs
13 JANUARY
Even managed to get up for breakfast before going to see the Ritz-Carlton
and having a look around, we then after strolling around some shops went back to our hotel. Took a buggy around the very extensive grounds before collapsing around the swimming pool.
14 January
excursion Modern Dubai even going up the new Burj Dubai and just back in time to smarten up for our evening trip on the Dhow evening dinner cruise which was excellent. We could have been longer in Dubai, especially when in the club lounge i could endulge in Tattinger champagne.
15 January
Up early for journey to Perth. arrived once again early morning of the 16th 3am
16 January
went on the hop on - hop off bus trip today temp today was 36c a bit hot tomorrow may be 40c
thats it at the moment so good day to you all until next time
chris
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