Pictures for you / THE END

Penguin Parade Viewing Deck (we were near the rail on this forward deck) the little penguins came out of the sea, walked right past us on the path along this deck to their burroughs in this greenery.



and for those of you who wished I'd broken the rules & shot a photo!

 So, I have a few pictures I thought you'd enjoy - no more stories, you'll be glad to hear! Actually, be very glad since I WAS going to give you ALL the detail about my last day in AU, my trip back, my 1st days home. But... all I'll tell you is that since my flight was extremely delayed from SF to Medford, I received a $150.00 coupon for a flight on United!! So. Look out! I may come visit you!

   (this is the video that shows the MOVING koala (I hope I did this right)


Christchurch New Zealand had a 6.8 earthquake (the day I was considering flying there & then changed my mind!)



dusk at 'HarborTown' an outdoor discount mall

at the Queen Victoria Market (a blocks-big outdoor market)

at the Market - for you wine lovers

I think if you click on the picture it gets bigger- Eggs are not just from chickens

waiting for the yummy-ness from the 'Donut Truck'! (see next picture)

YUM!

even Danielle tried this anchovie appetizer

and the Beef Cheek (so good I ordered another - which made us overeat!)

of course, we had to have our vegetables! (these potatoes were Danielle's favorite)

so this is how we looked when we left

and this is sad me when we parted - I'm on the shuttle to the airport

and this is me when I found out I got $150 from United for delayed flights



and this is my Moon & Stars watermelon that grew! while I was away from this very pretty vine

 And so now I finally feel finished with my Australia Story... Anyone up for New Zealand?