Sep 18, 2009 - Gee Whiz in Geelong.

Geelong and the Wooden Statues. ... Friday 18th September 2009 After the rain it’s good to have a dry day and we have a nice drive after visiting the Geelong waterfront – and taking pictures of the “statues”. ... We are a little nervous about driving through Melbourne as it has toll roads and we don’t really wan to get onto those – it also is famous for it’s “hook turns” at some traffic lights– where if you want to turn right, you get into the LEFT Lane and go as far forward, across the road, and then wait until the lights change and turn with the traffic at your back – Why, in God’s name? The cars are still blocking a lane and only allowing one lane to go straight ahead – maybe it’s to do with the Trams! Any how, with Carolyn’s good navigation through town we arrive at the apartment without incident and without any shouting! The apartment is really nice and we get in OK – then off to the shops, to stock up and then clean out the camper before a walk up the prom and drinks at the Esplanade Hotel (Espy) – then we return along the buzzy Acland Street.Geelong and the Wooden Statues. ... Friday 18th September 2009 After the rain it’s good to have a dry day and we have a nice drive after visiting the Geelong waterfront – and taking pictures of the “statues”. ... We are a little nervous about driving through Melbourne as it has toll roads and we don’t really wan to get onto those – it also is famous for it’s “hook turns” at some traffic lights– where if you want to turn right, you get into the LEFT Lane and go as far forward, across the road, and then wait until the lights change and turn with the traffic at your back – Why, in God’s name? The cars are still blocking a lane and only allowing one lane to go straight ahead – maybe it’s to do with the Trams! Any how, with Carolyn’s good navigation through town we arrive at the apartment without incident and without any shouting! The apartment is really nice and we get in OK – then off to the shops, to stock up and then clean out the camper before a walk up the prom and drinks at the Esplanade Hotel (Espy) – then we return along the buzzy Acland Street....

Feb 3, 2009 - Sorrento, Victoria to have a vanilla slice for $6.50

On our way back to Geelong we had to travel over the West Gate Bridge, where that little girl got thrown over by her father, it is so high off the ground the poor child. ... It made for a somber trip back to Geelong. ... I was right!!! We bought some mangoes and peaches then went to the Geelong Jetty where we were approached by Channel 9 as they are doing a new series, An Act of Kindness (or something like that) and needed some people on the old carousel to be in the background. ...

Feb 2, 2009 - Geelong after Torquay..the end of The Great Ocean Road

Whilst I caught up on the journal Patrick and Sean packed up and we left just after ten am. We passed Airey's Inlet and Anglesea and arrived in time for lunch in Torquay, the home of surf wear!!! We lunched with Patrick and Josh and then I booked our trip to Tasmania leaving Sunday 8th of Feb and returning 1st March, three weeks to find out if we like it!!! We then parted ways with Patrick and Josh and drove to Geelong. ... Miranda kept spotting her letter (M) and her (sorry Ashley he is now hers!!!)Patrick's letter(P).Whilst I caught up on the journal Patrick and Sean packed up and we left just after ten am. We passed Airey's Inlet and Anglesea and arrived in time for lunch in Torquay, the home of surf wear!!! We lunched with Patrick and Josh and then I booked our trip to Tasmania leaving Sunday 8th of Feb and returning 1st March, three weeks to find out if we like it!!! We then parted ways with Patrick and Josh and drove to Geelong. ... Miranda kept spotting her letter (M) and her (sorry Ashley he is now hers!!!)Patrick's letter(P)....

Feb 3, 2008 - Anglesea and Geelong

Appollo Bay to Anglesea and Geelong This part of the Great Ocean Road is quite twisty and very, very close to the cliff edge, in parts, climbing down slowly to sea level at the picturesque town of Lorne, a very popular place for holidaymakers. ... Whilst here we drove to Geelong to pick up some mail and have a look around. ... Contrary to the myth The Victorians from Geelong do have a good sense of humor. ...

Dec 30, 2007 - Surprise! We're Home!

Ok, I know we told you all we were never coming home! But we never have locked in plans and here we are! We arrived into Brisbane on Christmas Eve, surprising Willys mum for Christmas and flew to Geelong on Saturday to surprise Jess's parents off their flight from Cairns. ...

Nov 6, 2007 - Geelong

We have decided to go to Geelong today which is about 60 miles away. ... We may decide to stay in Geelong for two days and then return to Melbourne. ... We arrived in Geelong around 10:00 AM and drove through the heart of the city to the Wool Museum. ... Geelong was the center of the wool trade and a booming textile industry also developed in the area taking advantage of the supply of raw materials. ... Ford built its plant in Geelong in 1925 which is earlier than I had thought. ...

Oct 7, 2007 - Geelong & City

We all decided that since Kathy was fighting the cold that we would go different ways for the day. Chris & Judi went to Geelong about an hour West of Melbourne and Kathy & Dennis stayed in town. ... Due to illness Margaret & Spencer have moved to a retirement home in Geelong to be near their daughter. ... Colleen and her husband Collin met us in town and guided us to have lunch with Margaret & Spencer.We all decided that since Kathy was fighting the cold that we would go different ways for the day. Chris & Judi went to Geelong about an hour West of Melbourne and Kathy & Dennis stayed in town. ... Due to illness Margaret & Spencer have moved to a retirement home in Geelong to be near their daughter. ... Colleen and her husband Collin met us in town and guided us to have lunch with Margaret & Spencer....

Apr 12, 2007 - Anglesea and golfing

Today we left Melbourne to start our drive on the Great Ocean Road.Today we left Melbourne to start our drive on the Great Ocean Road....

Apr 1, 2007 - Geelong & Melbourne

Last stop before the big smoke (Melbourne) was Geelong. ... I didn't expect it to be very nice for some reason, but I was pleasantly surprised.Last stop before the big smoke (Melbourne) was Geelong. ... I didn't expect it to be very nice for some reason, but I was pleasantly surprised....

Feb 21, 2007 - 40

The title of this entry was originally going to be 40:40; reason being that I was supposed to be having my 40th birthday in our 40th country of the trip.The title of this entry was originally going to be 40:40; reason being that I was supposed to be having my 40th birthday in our 40th country of the trip....

Oct 14, 2006 - The Great Ocean Drive

English version The Great Ocean Road lies in the South of Victoria.English version The Great Ocean Road lies in the South of Victoria....

Jul 9, 2006 - 14 Bordeaux Drive