Brenda's Birthday. We went to an AFL game and took a ride on the Melbourne Star to celebrate Brenda's birthday. We also celebrated with friends from her work. The shoe cupcakes were in honour of her first day at the school, when she arrived in heels instead of comfortable shoes..

On the Melbourne Star

Melbourne from above

A gondola on the Melbourne Star

Veronica baked a coconut birthday cake

Shoe cup cakes

A marathon, the Great Ocean Road, and the 12 Apostles. In June Tom ran the Surf Coast Marathon.It was in Torquay near the Great Ocean Road. We took a trip down to see the 12 Apostles, and a few other attractions after the run.

In our apartment in Torquay

Along the Surf Coast Trail
Surf Coast Trail

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Mike joined Tom for the last 3 K of the run

At the finish line

After the run

At the lighthouse on Cape Otway
Cape Otway Light House

At Cape Otway

Inside the signal station

Rough accommodations

The lighthouse

View from the top

No elevator

Not for the weak hearted

At the Tree Top Walk
Otway treetop adventures

Forest below

Up to the observation tower

Gateway to the 12 Apostles
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At the viewing deck

Two great kids and some Apostles in the background.

The 12 Apostles are unique rock formations along the Great Ocean Road

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Before the run. Start line on the beach below