Archives for February 2007
Day 25 - Sydney
Ah, Sydney! Home of the iconic opera house, the harbour bridge and many other touristic sights.We went for an early stroll down to circular quay to get coffee at the M.C.A. and then to the major tourist spots.
As we got advice that the best way to view Sydney is from the water, Kristin and I […]
Day 24 - Melbourne to Sydney
Rented bikes today and explored Melbourne by bicycle. Along the Yarra river is a nice bikeroute and you can see Melbourne from a different side. Had to return the bikes early because our flight was leaving in the afternoon.Sydney presented itself, well, rainy. And we had a cabbie that not only was too stupid to […]
Day 23 - Melbourne and Mornington peninsula
Met up for breakfast with a friend who grew up in the Melbourne area. Great way to get around town if you have a local to guide you. We decided to go to Mornington peninsula south because it has the “greatest beach in this part of the world”.I would fully agree with that classification. Did […]
Day 22 - To Melbourne
Last day driving. From here only big cities. Dropped the car off at city location and found out that our hotel is not nearly close to the city but in St. Kilda, one of the waterfront, trendy and bustling parts of Melbourne.Dropped off our bags and back down town for some sight-seeing. Federation square is […]
Day 21 - Phillip Island
Well, let’s face it. The Great Ocean Route was sort of a letdown. Compared to last year’s drive along Pacific Coast Highway, the weather did suck.
So we did not bother any longer, and went for early breakfast in Apollo Beach (The Lonely Planet recommended a place which we can now fully agree with). Then westwards […]