Bob & Carolyn's Visit!

Billy's aunt and uncle, Bob & Carolyn, are touring Australia so we were able to spend time with them in Melbourne before they started their road trip to Brisbane. Qantas unfortunately lost 3 of their 4 bags... 2 of the 3 were found within 48 hours, but the third bag did not arrive until after they had left for Brisbane (returned 74 hours after they landed). They had already delayed their drive for 2 days, and couldn't afford to waste more time so they had to head off to Brisbane without that bag.... why couldn't Qantas get their act together faster?!

But anyway, they went on a bike ride around the city and then the four of us met for a picnic lunch along the Yarra river... there they go!


Our picnic spot was just beyond those wooden docks.

After the bike ride they drove off to Phillip Island to watch the Penguin Parade! They watched about 2000+ (can't recall the number Bob relayed to me) waddle up the beach and then find their way to their huts. The following morning they went to the Koala Conservatory and then ventured back to Melbourne. We went to dinner at the Veggie Bar and then had drinks at Polly's. A wonderful time we had!

We will meet back up with them on Feb 13 when they arrive back from Adelaide. We then follow them to Christchurch on the 15th and begin our 2 week tour of the South Island of New Zealand. Should be terrific!