Sunday, 15 July 2012

As promised, today we drove down the Eastern peninsula around Port Phillips. Not only was it a beautiful drive, but we had a few solid minutes of observing and being blown away on the beaches before the torrrential rain came in! We stopped first in Rye and went out on the most incredible, windy dock out into the bay. The wind was absolutely insane - however, we got to see the most incredible waves and colors in the water! Below is me and Hannah, an Australia-clined travel doll of 31 years.

Yes, I see it's sideways. I can't figure out why. Probably because it was so damn windy.

The dock was absolutely beautiful! I can't believe they call this winter!

After the dock at Rye, we moseyed on down to the quarantine station further down the peninsula. It was also pretty awesome! The rain was moving in soon, but not before we got to the beach! It was wonderful, but we beat it back to the car park where we could drive further down to Portsea and look into the bay, as well as go to the 'back beach' - which is the side of the peninsula that faces the ocean. It got quite chilly quite quickly, but we saw some crazy sailors! And Hannah and I looked out over to see some seriously crazy surfers around!

We were also introduced into some Australian lore. 

The back beach, in Sorrento has some of the most incredible and outrageous surf around. Incredibly dangerous, and legendary. It's said that a past prime minister of Australia spent some time down on the beach and rocks, and was never seen again. Some people say he was washed away in the surf. Some people say he was picked up and ran away from the responsibilities of the office. 

Dun, dun DUHN!!

Also an interesting tidbit; after lunch today, Kylen asked for a box to take home lunch. The waitress told her she would have to sign a paper saying she wouldn't press charges if she got sick from the food. Apparently, in Australia, they don't really 'do' doggy bags, because people could get sick if the food isn't well taken care of, and they are afraid of lawsuits! Bahaha!

Tomorrow morning is my first day in my classroom! It's just a professional development day, but I'll get the chance to meet my host teachers and see the inside of my classroom. More talk later!