There’s Sand in All the Cracks!

Every summer after Christmas, the town of Frankston hosts a themed sand sculpture exhibit.  They truck in a remarkable 3500 tons of sand and various artists are commissioned to show their work.  First a form is made, then the only other material used is sand.  The sculptures stand about 15 feet high and can be about [... There’s Sand in All the Cracks!]

Peeking Into Greatness

UNESCO World Heritage Count

Australia 4 Out of 17 (Not bad for such a huge country!)

Great Barrier Reef -2003
Fraser Island – 2003
Wet Tropics of Queensland – 2003

And now…the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens in Melbourne

The Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne

I was not going to be overly happy if I was going all the way to [... Peeking Into Greatness]

Skinks and Slappers on New Years Day (2010)!

(Chris’ Title)

Lazy Skink!

As we drove north to Hanging Rock where we planned a short hike and some photography, we noticed the traffic getting thicker and thicker.  We turn into the gate and were charged 10 AUD each.  I was thinking this is a pretty steep price for a hike, but hey, that’s travel.

 Seemingly,  there were [... Skinks and Slappers on New Years Day (2010)!]

Mah-velous Melbourne!

Along the Yarra River

Melbourne is the capital of Victoria, and is an artsy city.  Everything from the bridges, to the parks and buildings, is done in a myriad of styles.  Some of them seem so whimsical.  I especially love the Federation Bells in Birrarung Marr Park.  It is a series of 36 computer-controlled bells that [... Mah-velous Melbourne!]