Australia Day!

I have been thoroughly enjoying summer here in Melbourne. It stays light out until 9:00pm, very unlike winter here where it was still dark at 8:00am and again by 5:00pm. I finally made it to the Melbourne Aquarium and have been enjoying the numerous gardens even more now that the weather is nice. Last weekend was a three day weekend for Australia Day, historically this day marks the arrival of the first British Fleet in 1788, but now it is known for an all day radio broadcast of the Hottest 100 tunes of the previous year, BBQs and beach going.

I went back to the peninsula for Sunday and Monday; this is a shot of me relaxing on the beach. For more photos click on the new link, top right. I only have one week left here in Melbourne, it is truly crazy how time flies!

Holidays.

I spent most of my time over the last two long holiday weekends at Jo & Cam Buick's parents house on the Mornington Peninsula.   It was a very beautiful, relaxing and fun getaway outside of the city.  Highlights include the beach, deliciously cooked meals, desserts and drunken pictionary.  

I only have five weeks to go here in Melbourne and have been trying to squeeze in as much recreation as possible around the 40+ hour work week, the weather has been quite encouraging!   I posted a link to a new photo album on the top right....

Festive banana bread. 

Happy 2009!