Great Ocean Road - Twelve Apostles

The big attraction in this area is the Twelve Apostles. They really are amazing, but there was a very specific viewing area and of course we arrived at the same time as about 4 charter buses full of people. We really only stayed long enough to walk and take the photos.

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Great Ocean Road - Loch Ard Gorge

This area was the real gem of our Great Ocean Road trip, I think Jeremiah would agree. It's called Loch Ard Gorge for the Loch Ard shipwreck in 1878 in which only 2 people survived. After looking at the photos, you might see why it's amazing to me that anyone survived. The water beats against the cliffs mercilessly all the way through the narrow channel onto the beach.

We first arrived here to admire the scenery and then returned later in the day to let the boys play in the sand. It was much too chilly to play in the water by any reasonable person's standards, but of course the boys didn't mind at all.

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Great Ocean Road - Home Away From Home Away From Home

Our vacation rental was the guest house of a couple who lives on 5 acres. It seems somewhat common to have a guest house built onto or near homes in rural areas. We absolutely loved the property. Would recommend it to anyone if you're in the area. :)

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Great Ocean Road - Apollo Bay

The second stop we made was in Apollo Bay. The Great Ocean Road was absolutely beautiful, but also full of lots of twists and turns along the cliff-side road. We stopped often to ease queesy tummies.

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Great Ocean Road Trip - Bells Beach

We got out of the city this weekend! We rented a van and headed for the ocean. Specifically the Great Ocean Road. Jeremiah and I could've spent a week here looking at the sights and exploring the area, but we didn't have a week and the boys weren't as interested in the sights as we were. It was still an amazing trip though, I'll put up photos in groups so as not to be overwhelming.

The first stop we made as at Bells Beach, a huge name in the surfing world.

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Soggy Birthday for Isaac

Happy 10th Birthday to Isaac!

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May 21, 2011 - Isaac's Birthday Wish

When Isaac found out that we were going to be in Australia for his birthday, his wish was to pet a kangaroo for his birthday. Uh, no problem? As it turns out, it was possible, so on our first weekend here, we hopped on a train to go to Healesville Animal Sanctuary. A tram, train, and bus ride later, we were there. It was a beautiful drive through wine country. We plan to go back while we're here, next time in a rental car when we can take our time and enjoy the beautiful countryside.

We participated in the Magic Moments program where we got to go inside an exhibit and feed and pet the animals. We chose the kangaroos of course, next time we want to do the koalas, which we didn't get to see at all this trip. :(

Unfortunately, I forgot my good camera at home on the kitchen counter. Of all days to forget it! I was so upset with myself. I had to make due with our ailing point and shoot camera.

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