As for my Australia trip, i'll be breaking down my travel entries into its separate states. :)
December 23 - 28, 2011
This was my first overseas long trip that i have not prepared for any itinerary. my sister and her husband in Melbourne prepared our itinerary so i was good with it. it was truly a VACATION ENGRANDE! likewise, all through out my melbourne trip, i have stayed at their house in Tarneit, Victoria.
Photo Credits: Jen and Joe :)
with Ate kelly and Joe. Thank you for everything!!! i love you both!
Let me share my 6 day stint in Victoria State (Round 1)....
December 23, 2011
Melbourne CBD
Since my sister still has to go to work that day, i was picked up by Jen, my friend, and some other friends from my sister's house. we had lunch at went to Zai's house. after which, we took a train enroute to CBD.
after reaching CBD, we just explored the place and went to South Wharf for a bit of shopping.
the train experience
December 24, 2011
Great Ocean Road Trip
ultimate roadtrip with Jen, ate kelly and Joe. it was awesome!!!
First stop: Bells Beach
Second Stop: Great Ocean Road
Third Stop: Parrot feeding at Kennet River
Fourth Stop: 12 Apostles
Fifth (and last) Stop: Loch Ard Gorge
December 25, 2011
Christmas day was spent at home. Ate prepared yummy lunch and had an overflowing wine and champagne. it was lovely! also, it was our first time to have a family video conference through oovoo all the way from Philippines, Australia and US. Happiness! :)
December 26, 2011
Boxing Day!
A day spent at the mall. it was mad crazy! i didn't get to shop that much coz it was totally crowded. ugh. and the sale wasn't that great either. too bad! boo!
December 27, 2011
Yarra Valley
Another road trip! This time it was to experience cherry picking! Upon reaching the Cherry hill estate, you have to queue to get buckets and then ride a shuttle bus enroute to the cherry farm. If done with cherry picking, you'll have to ride the bus again and have your cherries weighed if you opt to buy them. we took home 5 kilos of cherries! hahaha!
December 28, 2011
Mornington Peninsula
Wine tour!!! aaaah!!! this was one of my special request to my sister prior arriving to Australia. Luckily, she was able to get cheap tour via coupon deal!
Pick up and drop off point was at CBD. our tour consisted of 3 wine tasting stops, a strawberry farm stop and talked to our tour guide into spending the last leg of the tour at ashcombe labrynth.
First Stop: Box Stallion Winery
Second Stop: Willow Creek Vineyard
Third Stop: Red Hill Estate
Fourth Stop: Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm
Fifth (and last) Stop: Ashcombe Maze and Lavender Garden
Note: we were disappointed with the lavender garden. it was dry and not so pleasantly looking. i think it's best to come here during spring season.
i heart Melbourne!!! i can't wait to share my Melbourne Adventure ROUND 2!! but for now, let's go to another state! cheers big ears! :)
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