Melbourne Day7: Yarra Valley Here We Come!!

The day started a little earlier as we wanted to cover a few wineries before heading to the farmhouse where we were to stay for the wedding. The night before was spent packing everything that we will need, the foodstuff, clothes and some things had to go with Uncle Olllie to work as there would be 8 of us in daddy's car (full load!!).

Picked up Ah Kong and Ah Ma and then off we went to Yarra Valley. First stop was for lunch. Spotted this place: Hargreaves Hill Brewing Company. Yay!! 

Beer on tap

Seems like Evelyn agrees with the statement...

Kids drinks

Adults beer paddle

Coffee

Lunch

Evelyn's lunch

Next stop was the winery. First stop for us was Shantell Vineyard & Winery. They had a few wines to taste, but I didn't really like the choices.

You kids discovered the BIG chilly plant outside Shantell.

Second stop was DeBortoli. The view there was magnificent.

While daddy, 2 Kor-kors and Ah Kong tasted the wine, the nice lady taking care of the cheese counter gave you both some snacks: Cheese for Ko-ko and crackers for Mei-mei. She's so sweet. We bought some cheese from her too. 

They sure have a BIG selection

Final stop before calling it a day (from wineries) was Balgownie Estate. We had a bottle from Nat Kor-kor which was amazing. We met up with the rest (Chek Kong, Chim Poh, Kor Poh and Jack Chek-chek and family) here.

The beautiful view. They have a hotel there too.

Seriously tasting the wines *grin*. We bought a beautiful (and expensive) wine from this place. It's safely kept in the wine chiller back home. 

We then headed to the farmhouse. Wow.. it was high up on a hill and rather scary the first time we drove up the narrow road (which Evan had highlighted did not have protective sides).

But the house was amazing. It even had a fireplace:

Mei-mei posing with the piano

Kids room (Ashley Kor-kor shared the room too)

Outside with Jacuzzi which was too cold for us to use (even though we did pack our bathers)

Sunset at the farm

SOME of the stuff for the BBQ dinner for family

Chefs at work

Tomahawk steak. Was superb!

After going into the oven for finishing touches

Mei-mei giving Uncle Ollie exercise: Lifting her up with his finger!!

Evan being silly

It was a long day but the kids were all so excited they only went to bed really late. 

Melbourne Day6: Phillip Island

We started the trip a little later than planned as we were going to meet Ah Pek and family in Phillip Island and since he didn't have his rented car so soon the trip started later.

So we packed sandwiches for lunch. After picking Ah Kong and Ah Ma, we headed for Phillip Island. Before reaching we spotted this place selling cheese. Aha.. happiness for Ko-ko.

 Scenery along the way

 Jackpot! The cheese factory

 Cheese for sampling

More varieties...

Evan and his rainbow ice-cream

Evelyn's lunch!!

Nice and clean mouth!!

 My cappuccino. We had our sandwiches with coffee

Moo-moos outside the cheese shop 

 Scenery on the drive to The Nobbies

The Nobbies

Ah Kong giving Mei-mei a boost so that she can use the telescope 

 Ko-ko does not need any help

 Daddy enjoying himself taking pictures

 Kids  enjoying the walk

 Evan wanted to show how thick the leave was

Next stop was for the penguin parade. As it was early we walked around and took more pictures.

 Evan with the giant display

Evelyn pointing out the little penguin to Ah Kong

Waiting in the cold for the penguins to come home

 No pictures of the penguins. After the parade, we headed to this recommended restaurant for dinner and craft beer

 Wefie but only we were both looking at the screen. Mei-mei was sleeping

 Ahhhh,,,, beer,,, 

Guess who's dinner this was?

 Yummiest pie ever!!

Daddy's steak

We all dozed on the way home while daddy drove us safely home. Dropped Ah Kong and Ah Ma back and then headed home.