First part of our trip to Australia, July 2014

Christopher rocking his headphones, waiting for the flight attendant to bring more snacks.

Christopher did extremely well on each of the flights over. Air New Zealand has a new design on their international aircraft. called a "Sky Couch". Debbie was able to book it on her flight over and was very comfortable.

This what they look like.

The dream scenario, as, in your dreams!

Great concept, only Debbie is 5'10", she fit comfortably over the three seats. Try fitting two grown men in that same space. Christopher is 6'3" with no flexibility and I'm 6'1" and old as the hills, needless to say we didn't spoon well together.

I wish I could have gotten a photo, but we were so crammed in together I couldn't get my phone out of my pocket to take a picture. Davis and Coleman were sound asleep several rows back.

We have rented a van for our stay Debbie picked it up earlier before meeting us at the airport. So after we landed, cleared customs and did our meet and greets at the terminal we headed to Nana's house, (Deb's Mum).

Our first day or so was spent  just getting acclimated to the time difference. Some of us adjusted quicker than others.

Davis and Coleman down for the count.

Once we were finally able to get everyone revived we bundled up and headed out to see the sites. We tried to go to the Melbourne Vic Market but it was closed, unfortunately so was every other market we tried. So we just headed down to St. Kilda to the shore.

Standing in front of one of the Melbourne Trolleys

Luna Park built in 1912 fashioned after the Luna Park at Coney Island in New York built in 1903. Many of the same builders were used design and construct the Roller Coaster, Carousel and several other rides.

The weather was a little blustery, we left 90 degrees in Atlanta and got hit with 48 degrees in Melbourne. Just a little cool and wet. But we were making the best of it. We had a great time seeing the site. We soon headed home, we had plans for dinner that night with Sandi, Alex, Vickie, Allen, Katie and stead stream of visitors. Alex had been preparing all afternoon. What a great evening.

The next day we had made plans to see one of the wildlife parks just north of Melbourne and then head down to the beach at Queenscliff where we were going to stay for the next several days while making day trips from there. Vickie's sister Leslie has a cute little cottage there and graciously let us stay there.

Two brave souls in the wild.

The Queenscliff White Lighthouse

Deb, Christopher, Sandi and Nana

Christopher amusing his Nana.

Buds waiting on donuts.

Deb, Christopher and Nana overlooking city and marina.

This was such a beautiful day site seeing around town. we are planning to head down the Great Ocean Road tomorrow. It has some of the most beautiful scenery you will every see.