Canberra 2023

This was a trip with No.2 to Canberra. The coolest thing about this trip was discovering where Ned Kelly was captured. Saying that we met our friends who moved there during the scamdemic and had a fantastic couple of days experiencing our Capital City. Smiths was the highlight where we saw Raising Ravens and some comedy improv. There are so many interesting things that another visit is in order.

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Fish Creek

What a strange year 2025 is/was and also the end of an era as Martin is about to complete year 12. I've been wating to go to Fish Creek for years after reading this post of Victorians quirkiest towns and I finally made it there. We drove past to have a look at the majestic Sandy Point to take in the views before heading back to eat at the iconic Fish Creek Hotel. After lunch, we stopped by one of the best cideries (Gurney's) I’ve ever been to, enjoyed a tasting paddle, and soaked in the beautiful views.  We then drove to our Motel in Meeniyan where we chilled out, had some pizza and a eclectic Italian restaurant before retiring and then headed back the next morning. We can't wait to go again.

Fish Creek

Oktoberfest continues

Martin and his mate, Gaku, joined us at Boat Rocker for their Oktoberfest festival event. We ordered some delicious food and enjoyed some typical Bavarian music. The Melbourne weather turned on for us, and we enjoyed a sunny Saturday and are now looking forward to our trip to Paynesville next weekend (minus my drone, which I flew into the sea).

I miss those drones

Karl Jnr's 20th Birthday at Hofbräuhaus

Just a quick blog for Karl Jnr's belated birthday this weekend at Hofbräuhaus in Melbourne. While Martin was on a maths camp, we hooked up with my talented mate Jake (please check his work here). We had a blast, and Karl even jumped up to dance to the silliest tunes. October is going to be wild with tonnes of activities lined up.

3 Left Feet

Melbourne Show 2025

Yes, we attend the Melbourne Royal Show every year. It's a family tradition which I hope to continue long into the future. This year, the weather was great, and we once again enjoyed the fabulous food on offer. But for a change, we watched the blacksmith make a horseshoe. WHY? I've just finished over 120 hours of gameplay where I was a medieval peasant in "Kingdom Come Deliverance 2", where, you've guessed it, I was a blacksmith.

My eldest son Karl also turned 20, so it was an even better day.

The Blacksmith