Melbourne Rocks

I've lived all over the world and this Melbourne just makes everyday feel like a holiday. Away from 'most' of the world's problems, bathed in sunlight, its no wonder everyone and his dog is trying to get here. Spending #AustraliaDay on the beach then home for some lamb, (easier as it has fewer cultural issues) a few beers with family as that's what life is all about, and the dog.



We love Melbourne

Gumbuya World

The boys an I headed off to Gumbuya World for a fun day before their holidays come to an end. We got their early and had a great time exploring the 4 zones and taking the rides. We left just after 2PM as the thermometer hit 40. Then it was back home and in the pool.



Funday

Boxing Day

It was the quietest Christmas ever and one of the best, G cooked ham and we had delicious ham and cheese sandwiches in the garden were it was a sunny 27 degrees. This was followed by the best Christmas movie ever, Die-Hard. Today we stocked up on 7Eleven snacks and headed down to the beach. Really enjoying the time off.



Beach Fun (4K)

Martin's 11th Birthday

Happy Birthday my BOY - 11 years today on the 11/11 (and 2018 adds to 11). All the best for the years ahead son and keep trying to be a 'sweaty try hard' in COD4. It was a busy day with brekkie, then golf and some food at the Naked Racer (also a motorcycle store) and then home for presents.



Present time

Japan - WOW

I've always wanted to go and now I'd love to know why I waited so long. If you want to see why homogenous societies work look no further than Japan. Not only do they have respect unseen in the western world, but they're also not fat and actually make an attempt to look good.

We stayed in Shinjuku (a suburb of Tokyo), then travelled to Kyoto on the Shinkansen where we cruised around on electric bicycles and then back...... If you haven't been there, do it, it's an eye-opener. I'd love to write more but we saw so much and there is so much more to see. We hope to be going back as soon as my bank manager gives me a nod. Next stop, however, is Singapore..........

Japan Video 1 (4K)



Japan Video 2 (GoPro)