A zoom in on the Inverloch sandbar. It looks so temporary, but I expect it is centuries old.
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From the Environmental Centre we drove on to Flat Rocks, an area where many dinosaur fossils have been found. While I was once quite familiar with South Gippsland, neither I nor my brother can remember visiting Flat Rocks. I don't think I need to explain the name. There were steps down to the beach, more than a few, so I stayed up top. A P&K photo. I could see the people on the rocks from above.
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And I think this is what is known at Eagles Nest.
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At the suggestion of Bone Doctor, my sister's wife, we journeyed home via a steep hilly and twisting road to Korumburra and then the South Gippsland Highway. Gippsland's rolling hills were just beautiful.
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I am not sure where these P&K photos were taken.
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We were back for cheese and nibbles with family by 3pm. That night we all dined at the Inlet Hotel where P&K and myself bought the meat platter, which had far too much meat for a platter, and so was served on a cake stand, well similar.
P&K had been to the games room the night before and had some tokens to use. They took some of the greats to the play room, probably paid for more tokens, and some kiddies won and picked up stuffed toys.
Next morning at 8.00 an armada of greats appeared at our cabin to see P&K. They were still asleep. Come back later guys. Oldest great nephew, 5?, returned on his bicycle and he and Kosov had good fun together by racing against each other and generally having fun. All the greats love Phyllis and Kosov, as they are fun and energetic, unlike me.
I had coffee with Hippie Niece, her partner and their four combined children, and they were away.
At the suggestion of Bone Doctor, my sister's wife, we journeyed home via a steep hilly and twisting road to Korumburra and then the South Gippsland Highway. Gippsland's rolling hills were just beautiful.
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Oh my. I think I would have given up on those steps too. OK getting down, but having to drag oneself all the way back up ???
ReplyDeleteP&K seem to have been a great hit with the littlies.
JayCee, I am surprised how accepted by family Phyllis and Kosov have been. But I tell myself, I should expect nothing less.
DeleteP and K have become a great part of your family's life! Are they in Australia permanently, or will the younger members need to take trips to India to visit them later?
ReplyDeleteBoud, that is the question. Can they remain in Australia. They both can for a couple of years, at least. They promise not to leave me. They are on a good wicket. Truly, I'd be shattered if they had to return to India. Only one need to get permanent residency, and they can marry and the other can then get pr.
DeleteNope, not doing the stairs either. Gorgeous scenery.
ReplyDeleteJackie, lift, elevator or funicular, something needs to be there to transport us up and down.
DeleteP&K sounds like an online business - taking orders from around the world. Through you they are getting a fantastic experience of Australia. You are like their sugar daddy!
ReplyDeleteYP, the accommodation cost was a birthday gift to Phyllis. They pay their rent, and I am generous towards them at times.
DeleteLovely series of photos, Andrew.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda.
DeleteSouth Gippy Highway is lovely. I sometimes take it from Sale through to Cranbourne but it does add an hour or so to the trip. The little towns are delightful.
ReplyDeleteI wonder what P&K would think of East Gippsland? :)
DeleteMerlot, I would have to sell the attraction to them.
DeleteWhat beautiful photos. It sounds like P&K have become part of the family which is lovely.
ReplyDeletePixie, I am pleased family has readily accepted them. I think they understand how important they have become to me.
DeleteThose steps do look a bit dizzying. Well, even from a distance it looks like you got a good view of things, and of P&K made up for what you missed.
ReplyDeleteKirk, yes good photos by them.
DeleteSounds like a fabulous holiday! I notice the stairs down to the rocks have railings so you can rest on the way down and on the way up again. I would have been down to those rocks for sure. Isn't a cake stand smaller in width than a platter? or was it a tiered cake stand like those used for cup cakes?
ReplyDeleteRiver, think of three storey cake stand in stainless steel.
DeleteWonder scenery, the photos are good. Love the eagle rock photo and how about the steps there, such a beautiful scene. It's so good to read the your two friends played and had such fun with the little ones. All will always have those memories that were made, Andrew.
ReplyDeleteThanks Margaret. Yes, great memories made.
DeleteA nice time with great friends and family.
ReplyDeleteTP, so good with reflection.
DeleteWhat glorious photographs, and a thoroughly enjoyable time with family. Young adults and young children are made for each other.
ReplyDeleteYes JB. You will know all about young adults, older adults and young children.
DeleteWow! The nature looks so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt is my favourite part of the state, Pradeep.
DeleteSuch beautiful scenes, Andrew. The lads have become part of your whole family.
ReplyDeletePat, it's been surprisingly easily for them to become part of family, not that that was my real intention.
DeleteI think that it is wonderful that P&K are part of your extended family - that is how community should expand. It really does sound like a lovely holiday and great experience for all.
ReplyDeleteJeani, while there is a little Maori blood in my family now, their inclusion brings a great deal of diversity.
DeleteI like that you've started naming these gentlemen as P&K. ~grin~ Do they know? If so, tell them it makes me grin. I am so happy that you have such a warm and loving family.
ReplyDeleteDarla, I don't know if you have it, but we have a brand of chewing gum called PK Gum.
DeleteNice scenery. Those Flat Rocks look quite treacherous! It's great that Phyllis and Kosov have been embraced by your family.
ReplyDeleteSteve, they certainly would be treacherous if you were caught on the rocks with the tide coming in.
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