South West Victoria

PORT FAIRY We have had three nights in this pretty town, very historical so some lovely old homes and churches. Griffiths Island is a walk at the point and the nesting area for the mutton birds after they have flown all the way from Alaska, saw some wallabies. Went into Warrnambool one of the days, this is the nearest big city with a population of about 30,000. On the way into the city we called into Tower Hill and walked to the lookout which is set on an old volcano, saw another koala and some emus.

"MERRIJIG INN" is the oldest inn in Victoria, if you are after some fine dining this is the place to visit, the chef is Ryan Sessions and he has obtained a 2 hat rating. No, we did not dine there but had the pleasure of dining with his parents, Jan and Russ at a local pub. We met Jan and Russ once before in Tasmania, they have just signed off on their blog after three years and two months on the road, so the start of a new chapter for them. We have caught up with them the last two nights and had a great time, will miss seeing their whereabouts.