Weird Summer in Southern Australia. We only had a few hot days. Still such a beautiful place to live.
We visited Wye River on the Great Ocean Road on Jan 9. So many koalas just hanging about.
I slept in the swag. Below was my view from bed
I got up for a leak just before dawn. This view was worth it, but straight back to bed.
Back to cold Summer the following week. I went for a walk up a local hill.
Back to warm weather for the last week. Off to a local Botanic gardens for a birthday party. Early settlers found Australian native plants distasteful, and missed their deciduous forests of Europe. Many of these plantations still exist despite the hot and dry conditions. This is an oak forest in Kyneton.
Mick's Cogs 
Gorgeous sunrise Mick. Settlers and their imported flora and fauna have caused so many problems for native habitats.
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They knew no better. Thankfully, but also probably too late, Australian native plants and are more appreciated now. I know possums are a big nuisance in NZ.
Btw they have eradicated all rodents from Lord Howe Island. Great news.
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That is great news! We’re managed to eradicate pests from most of our smaller off-shore islands, but it’s a huge job.
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Hi Mick, hope life’s treating you well. 😊
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Hi Miriam. Nice to hear from you. I have retired now. But not blogging as much as I would like. I hope all’s well with you.
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I’ve not been blogging as much either but for different reasons. All well here and life is good. Enjoy your retirement Mick. 😊
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Looks like the walk up the hill was worth it by the view you had.
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I may return there soon. We are lucky to have it.
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