Maybe in Oz

We had a half day before Phil's Ironman and the day after the race to explore the Margaret River area.  We had been there briefly during the last race son both knew that we needed to go back to see the Canal Rocks.  It's a rock formation on the coastline about 30 minutes south of Busselton.  The rocks are an interesting formation that channels water into sort of a plus sign.  The waves come in and push water across and also back and forth.  The rocks are tacky so very easy to climb around on, and one of our favorite things is to climb around on rocks so it was a sight we were looking forward to seeing again. The water is really clear in the shallow parts Pretty red rocks   A good perspective of the plus shape the water makes The bridge to get to the rocks Monday Phil deserved a beer (or three) so we went down to Margaret River and tried some wineries and breweries.  We also stopped at the Margaret River Chocolate Shop and ...

Last weekend Phil participated in the Ironman Triathlon in Busselton, Western Australia.  This was his seventh Ironman, but it was by far the most crazy that we have been a part of. We flew in to Perth and drove the 2.5 hours South to Busselton.  Phil checked in that afternoon and got his race bags and number.  Saturday morning he turned them all in, one for the bike, one for the run, special needs bags for each, and a street bag for after the race.  There is a lot of organisation involved in these races and it's always amazing when he doesn't forget something.  He did a practice swim to get used to the wetsuit and water temperature and claimed to be looking forward to the 3.8 km swim the following morning. Phil checking out the swim course The Busselton Shoreline Game face Love this Ironman Quilt at the local patchwork shop - perhaps they can add a shark! Ironsherpa in action Sunday morning we got up at 4:30 am, which was a lot easier tha...

August 28, 2017 Dear Suzannah and Phil,  Thank you so much for letting me stay at your home and also for driving me around to see everything!  Melbourne has been wonderful; it has such a wide variety of things to see and explore.  It is no wonder you left California and decided to call Australia home.  My favorite activity while here was Phillip Island - I loved the coast line, finding the Ocean Reach Brewery, and seeing the Penguin Parade.  I can;t wait to bring the family with me next time, and perhaps during a slightly warmer month.  The boys will love it and also help tire out the dogs (and vice versa).  I'm looking forward to seeing your new fancy customized house. Ta-Ta, Vicky Exploring Mt Dandenong Recreating we picture we took in 8th grade Melbourne from the Dandenongs Parrots Olinda Falls Creepy Emu at Healesville Sanctuary Roos lounging in the sun Koala At the Yarra Valley Chocolate Shop Kangaroo...