Adelaide for New Years Eve

Unfortunately forgot my camera so will hope to blag some pics from some of the other members of the squad. Was probably the most tired I've ever been for a NYE celebration, but think the driving and some beer consumption over the course of the trip may have taken it's toll. Good time was had by all and went to see a 20-20 cricket game at Adelaide Oval on New Years Day. Only got the WACA in Perth to see, then that will be the mainland test grounds in Australia ticked off.

Night in Jail

We hadn't booked any accommodation along our trip and had to revert to some odd suggestions by the Tourist Information. One of which was the Old Jail in Mt Gambier, South Australia. Very strange experience, and probably not something I'll be rushing back to do!!!


Mount Gambier is sited on an old Volcano and the crater now contains a lake that is as Blue as you can get. Originally some bright spark named it "Blue Lake" - wonder how many meetings it took them to come up with that????

Twelve Apostles

The Twelve Apostles along the Great Ocean Road are near the small town of Port Campbell. We managed to get to see them at dusk and also again the following morning. There's only 7 or 8 left due to erosion by the waves, but was a stunning place to visit.

Great Ocean Road

Took a trip from Melbourne to Adelaide between Xmas and New Year to see the sights. Weather was again iffy for the first day or so, but soon cleared up. The road is half way up the cliff at this location.

Boxing Day Test

Hyped up to be one of the biggest events in the sporting calendar out here, was aslo rain effected and cold to say the least. Nerida, Adam, James and Smithy all donning their fetching poncho's. Managed to see Warnie take his 700th test wicket, which was pretty special, but no rallying performance from the England Boys. If you look closely enough at the screen it shows Shane Warne 700 test wickets. The Barmy Army were fantastic and gave some good entertainment.
Smithy, Brendan, myself, James and Mike on the third and final day of the Boxing Day test '07.

Xmas in Melbourne

"You're spending Xmas in Melbourne are you? Best take a hat and sun screen" were the pre-trip comments. How wrong they were! It was bloody chilly and hailed for about 30 mins. There was snow putting out bush fires in land, so the weather was freakish to say the least. Had Chinese for Xmas lunch then watched James Bond. Had to get something traditional in there, although we had to go to the cinema for our helping of bond and not ITV. Smithy, Me and James about to head out for some lunch on Xmas day.