Point Lonsdale, Victoria

We flew to Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne, on Tiger Airlines.   A pleasant trip too, despite predictions, and we stayed up in the air too thank goodness.    The tin shed, that was the Tiger Airlines arrival hall, was a little grim, and very hot.     But we lived to tell the tale.    

We than travelled on a very comfortable bus to Geelong, where Rudolf and Conny met us.    It was great to see them.

The weather was very hot in Victoria, but luckily Rudolf and Conny have a lovely big airconditioned house, and unlike Adelaide, the area is covered in lush green trees and grass.    All very cooling.

On the first morning we visited Queenscliff, in order to sit with all the other tourists by the marina, and drink coffee.    So pleasant.    Then we looked around all the trendy little shops in Queenscliff, and Conny and I managed to find some new clothes, for very reasonable prices.    We were very happy.

The next morning we set off for Barwon Heads, for more coffee.    The river was so beautiful, with very clear water, and very calm, even at the mouth, where river meets sea.    Although the day was very hot, the cafe was cool and comfortable.    Great coffee too.

Conny, Rudolf and Walter, looking very cool in the shade of the cafe.

,On the Wednesday, the weather was considerably cooler, so was an ideal day for visiting show homes.  A new set of show homes to explore, about 10 minutes from Geelong.    And there were plenty of them to see, too.   We love visiting show homes.

The area is being landscaped, with sculptures and small lakes in abundance.

This pool looked so inviting.

Some ensuite bathroom, eh.   Not much privacy though.   No doors!  Just a luxurious setting.   Probably not really practicable.

Cushions are definitely a theme in show homes these days.     We counted sixteen cushions and pillows on one bed, and some of the couches had so many cushions on them, it was nearly impossible to sit down, and rest the weary legs.

Rudolf cooked a most delicious barbeque, which consisted of prawns for starters, followed by huge  'melt in the mouth' steaks.  Australian barbeques are unbeatable.   On another night we ate a delicious lamb roast, cooked to perfection by Conny.   We felt very spoilt.     

So after three lovely days, we said a reluctant goodbye to Rudolf and Conny, and set off very early (4 a.m.) to catch the plane to NZ.