Street Art Festival at Cockatoo Island

Bondi graffiti

I discovered some murals at Bondi, one a tad disturbing (see ice cream guzzling kid below!) I looked for the hot bikini lass mural that Russell photographed but alas couldn't find it. Maybe she's been painted over.

Matt's evolution as an artist (2007 - 2009)

Sam's evolution as an artist

Matthew as a mouse in his latest school play

Melbourne Cup

It was Melbourne Cup today and the annual hat competition attracted some interesting entries as always.  It was a great race this year, probably the closest finish in the history of the cup.  If it were not for cameras and photo-finishes, no-one would have been able to determine the winner.

Julie, our wonderful principal, was the belle of the ball in her own very colourful creation...

And here we have the winners...  

Phi looking fascinating in his fascinator...

Matt and Matt respectively

Jo in a pretty number

Students in their hats

Fellow teachers at the pub, namely Rachel, Sam, Melissa, Kim, Phi and Steve...

Priceless moments (2011)

Blog

• Sue's blog
• Working on my blog's new format.

Great Ocean Road

• Koala in the wild
• Helicopter ride over 12 Apostles

Teaching

• Making students laugh
• Twists lesson
• Student blog and teacher's Wiki

Hiking

• Victoria waterfalls
• Blue Gum forrest
• Hanging Rock

Trip

• Glen Davis
• Abandoned shale mine with snakes

With others

• Sanjay dinner party
• Lizzy courtship (texting, dates, movies, picnic at Clontarf)
• Kayaking with Lizzy

Movies

Special Agent Myburgh with his gangster sidekick

The Great Ocean Road

It has been a dream of mine to explore The Great Ocean Road in Victoria for a long time and it did not disappoint. It's absolutely magnificent - not just the spectacular iconic landmarks like The 12 Apostles, London Arch, Loch Ard Gorge, Martyr's Bay, Bay of Martyrs, The Arch, The Grotto and Gibson's Steps but also the many beautiful secluded coves and bays off the beaten track.

There is also the gorgeous Great Otway National Park with it's many cascading waterfalls and shady ferns, not to mention old lighthouses and quaint, historical villages and the sight of wild koalas along the way.

The Great Ocean Road hugs the Victorian coastline for much of its 300 kilometres.  The road was built by returned servicemen between 1919 and 1932 as a World War 1 memorial.   It is in effect, the largest memorial in the world.

I spent 10 wonderful days exploring all the area had to offer, making some great friends along the way.  This is definitely a part of the world I want to come back to over and over again.

Places visited