koala - up close in the wild - this was on the road to a lighthouse - lots of gumtrees = lots of koalas
walking out to another lookout
more coastline
and she's out!
those crazy McEachens
2 "apostles" were on the other side of the lookout
another angle
Iona and mama
running the boardwalk and enjoying the view
Twelve Apostles - only 8 are left standing, but still beautiful
testing her new rain coat - thanks grandma!
this beach reminded us of one we played on in Nova Scotia
airplane!
reading about a shipwreck - I think they called this Shipwreck Alley
Thunder Cave - and it was roaring with the choppy seas rushing in
and she ran/walked part of the time - often stopping to poke at the dirt or smell the flowers
gorgeous coastline
1st little hike of the day - she got a ride for a bit
pretty view - even from the car
it was windy and rainy, so the sea was a bit choppy (Great Southern Ocean -they call it)
she's ready to go
Iona is mapping out our route after breakfast with a view - Day 1 on Great Ocean Road
relaxing on dad
fun swing
going down the long slide
we stopped at Bi-Centennial Park for a picnic and play
climbing on the bleachers
running across the bridge
Qantas footbridge over the track - closest one to our building
avo with mama
making moo noises at the ducks
Melbourne skyline in background - walking across Albert Lake
they put a pontoon bridge across the lake (the same one we ride around often)
she got a drivers license
Car! (kids section)
Iona and I ventured over to the track for Heritage Day (60 years)
our building is one of the lower ones in the middle
one of the turns in Premium seating - cars will be coming towards camera
the city has spent a lot of time/money getting ready
bleachers surround one of our fave playgrounds
after dusk ride along track
cutest winner at the Grand Prix
St Paddys day dinner with the Hartfords - her and Joseph had their own table!
foam face
babycino playdate with Botao (after storytime)
sidewalk chalk on roof
she was quite pleased with herself at the top
future rock climber (Deer Park)
big girl swing - going higher
hot summer day - banana pop!