Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Easter Weekend on Kangaroo Island


Back to Kangaroo Island! We went to KI last June and it was in the middle of the winter, cold, and rainy. This time around absolutely perfect weather every single day! First stop, Seal Bay! Here are some seals.

Mommy and baby seal.

This little pup was supposed to be about 6 weeks old. He was adorable!

This is Bales Beach. It was just down the road from Seal Bay.

These are Justin's little buddies he fed every night. They look like giant rats from this angle, but they are wallabies! They came to our front porch each night for a feeding from Justin.

Our little house. It was great. It had two bedrooms and a really nice kitchen.

We visited the Kelly Hill Caves. My second trip to caves during my time in Australia.

Caves

Caves

I believe this is Hanson Bay. We went to so many beautiful beaches they are hard to keep track of!

Hanson Bay

Hanson Bay

On the way to see Admirals Arch

Admirals Arch

Remarkable Rocks

By Remarkable Rocks

Watch out Justin! The rock is falling on you!

Remarkable Rocks

Climbing under rocks at Remarkable Rocks

Snake Lagoon hike....I am not sure what the bay is called, but it sure was nice!
Snake Lagoon hike

At the beach at the end of the snake lagoon walk

Beth making us Easter morning pancakes

Justin and Rob waiting for some yummy pancakes

We had to walk through these rocks to get to Stokes Bay beach

And through the rocks, Stokes Bay beach! Beautiful!

We headed to a a place called Paul's Place. It was like an animal tour where you got to interact with animals. Here is Justin with a koala.
Justin with a python

Justin with a black cocky. He was having a good time hold all of the animals!

Me with birds on me!

Justin with a bird.

Paul, of Paul's Place, just sheared a sheep and told me to hold onto the wool and next thing I knew I looked like this!

Paul again threw this guy in my arms before I knew what to to! He was pretty heavy!

Vivonne Bay! I love it here! On Easter morning Justin and I went for a walk on the beach and saw 8 dolphins swimming in the ocean! Australia is magic I tell you!
This is Little Sahara. Basically giant sand dunes. People were sand boarding down the hills!

Hiking up to the top.

View from the top.

Justin burying his feet in the sand, one of his favorite things to do!

Me and Beth looking like Bees at Cliffords Honey Farm

Some man feeding the Pelicans!
Well, Easter on KI was absolutely amazing! We had the best time! This weekend we don't have anything on. Then the next weekend we are off to Melbourne. Only two more weeks in our apartment which is a bit crazy! We will be home before we know! So sad and happy all at the same time!

4 comments:

Exploring the country one hospital at a time! said...

What a wonderful trip! I love your pictures. Enjoy the last few weeks you have, I can't believe it is almost over. I am sure you will miss it.

Jess said...

Looks like you had quite the fabulous weekend. Beaches! Sand dunes! Some guy throwing kangaroos at you! :) Very, very cool, that Kangaroo Island.

:)

Brian said...

Justin and Ann,

It's been so long! So, you guys are coming home soon? Will you be back in KC, or somewehere els? So excited to see you guys and hear all about all of your adventures!

Joseph and Amber said...

What a great blog. And all your photos!!! I'm sure this will continue to be a very precious keepsake from your whole experience. As the time goes by I bet you and Justin will say, hey! can you realize that a year ago today we were holding kangaroos and koalas?! And you were here and there and everywhere!!?! It really looks like you guys have had an amazing time and I can't wait to see you guys in person and hear all your thoughts!