Blog Hiatus (part I)

We've been away from the blog for a while, it's true. What have we been doing in that time you ask? In short; work, travel & Oliver. We'll skip the work summary and move right into travel. After that, as any new parents might do, we'll likely dedicate every new post of this blog to our lovely new son.



Buchan Caves, North central Victoria

Where the millenia old crystal formations pay homage to bacon...

and in the winter, the ski fields play host to snow sports amongst the snow gums for the local wildlife.









Cape Schanck, Southern tip of the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria

One of our favorite spots in Australia (so far). We stayed at the lighthouse in the keeper's cabin overlooking the sea.







Grampians, Mountains of West central Victoria




Camping and bushfire country.





Point Nepean, the western most tip of the Mornington Peninsula

Where Port Philip bay meets the sea, and the former Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt met his demise while swimming in "the rip." Interesting fact... after he disappeared he remained PM for two full days before he was declared lost at sea, meaning there was a deceased man running the country during that time!

This beautiful state park was formerly a firing range for the military.

The Great Ocean Road, West out of Melbourne along the Bass Strait

Our first trip out this way coincided with a bizarre heat wave after a long, cool spring, which encouraged every insect in the region to hatch and swarm simultaneously. Apparently, a once in a lifetime experience. To top that off, this route is one of the most iconic drives in the country, not to be missed.