3 MONTHS LATER....

So sorry for the delay in updating life in Oz.  It's just the beginning of August 2012, and I have been working full time in the child care industry, so I haven't had the time to blog.  As I am home, recuperating from a cold, I thought I might update the site a bit....

I hope all is going well with fam and friends and anyone viewing. We are doing well.  Both of us trying to find new paths on employment and that keeps us busy. I will try to update some more soon....maybe even later today! Toodles from Down Under!

a.p.

My Koala Fetish Frenzy Fiesta!

So, each Sunday, as I have said before, we go on a short day trip.  It's usually to the coast along the Great Ocean Road to places like Lorne or Apollo Bay and little places in between.  Joseph needs his water fix.  And he has enjoyed bring home abalone to family and friends for the past month...

And no, I do not find them tasty.  The texture is just too rubberyish for my palate.  But his fam and friends love them...

Anywhoooo...I have been wanting to go into the bush again and particularly in the rainforst, so we went down to Cape Otway and then got sidetracked a bit on seeing the creatures I love the mostest here in Oz...Koalas.  Cuddly, cuteriffic koalas....

So here is a  Koala Collection.  Note how different each koala looks.  They are so individualized. Enjoy. 

Look in the tree....

Look at those claws...

Obviously a male koala :o)

Scratching...

Climbing for the leaves at the top...

See how they have eaten all of those leaves?

It was on the news this morning that the koala is getting on the list for endangerment, but in other states outside of Victoria.  That is a relief.  At least they are okay here. For now. So enjoy the beauty of these captured moments...

Lorne, Victoria

Just a few photos from our sunday drive down to Lorne.  It was a quiet day of snorkeling(Joseph) and relaxing on the rocks (me) after morning mass at St. John's in Geelong and lunch at the Martian's Cafe- one of my faves here in Dean's Marsh- on the way to Lorne-  their chai tea is a whole experience in itself, and they have some of the yummiest wraps around!

www.martianscafe.com.au

KILN FIRING TIME OUT BACK

Joseph is firing some vases and bowls today....goofy goggles unnecessary,, but supposedly fun to wear.(well, it is bright when you have to look in that small hole to peek inside and see if these little sticks have melted)  Hoping they come out well....had about 25 items inside....we have to wait until tomorrow as it needs to cool down.  You should see some of his past work that I see in friends and family members houses, bowls, plates, vases, sculptures- wonderful!!!!