Barossa Valley ... and Wine Tasteting

The view from the boat ... (sorry our first attempt at panaromic - a bit small).


Bonnie and Ramiro took a day trip get away, sans Bryce and Kookai. We traveled by bus to Barossa Valley to see two wineries for wine tastings. On the way there a Kangaroo jumped out in front of the bus and the driver had to slam on the brakes. Turns out Kangaroos are like deer (they are everywhere and will certainly mess up your car/bus if you hit them).

Our tour was a bit early so we went up to rock garden where we could see the valley.

Stop one (well the first intended stop) ...After we left the first winery we saw a lot of police waiting on the side of the road for something ....

A bit up the road we saw hundreds of people on motorcycles. Apparently there was a big ride to protest new regulations on motorcycles. Anyway on we went.

Stop two ... Jacob's Creek

Getting back to the roos, when we left and were on the way back to the boat, we saw a herd/pack? of kangaroos eating the grapes right off the vine ... we were sure the wineries, love the cute little buggers.

Albany

We got off the boat in Albany and were told you have to go see "Dog Rock", small town

Because we had not gotten enough of boats, we took Bryce to a "pirate ship" where he got to be "Long Bryce Silver"

The town had a flee market for the folks from the boat and there was this gate - we don't know, but it looks neat.

Bunbury

We got off the boat and went to the Dolphin Discovery Center where at certain times of the day you can "swim" with the dolphins. Well we did not get there in time, so we simply played in the sand and had some fun in the sun. Bonnie is behind the camera.

Fremantle and Perth, Australia

We spent 4 days in Fremantle had a great view of our deck. The weather was great. This city reminded Bonnie of San Diego. Look at the blue skies and amazing sunsets!!

We toured the Fremantle Prison

There were several parks for Bryce to enjoy.

A trip to Perth to see Kings Park, Botanical Gardens.

Australian native bush.

Ship Wreak and Maritime Museums