We drove down to Phillip Island to go kayaking, and then ended up in a helicopter.
No one drowned, froze to death or died in a fiery crash.
No penguins or pelicans were harmed.
Click thumbnails to load larger pictures
The sea was angry...
Date: 20 March 2016 Time: 08:59:20
It was 8 degrees as we drove down, but by the time we got into the water it was a balmy 15.
Date: 20 March 2016 Time: 08:59:57
The pristine beaches of Phillip island greeted us.
Date: 20 March 2016 Time: 09:01:37
A lonely swan greeted us.
Date: 20 March 2016 Time: 09:02:47
Rebecca was prepared for Antarctic conditions
Date: 20 March 2016 Time: 09:06:00
Our chariots for the day.
Date: 20 March 2016 Time: 09:08:34
Kayak over, helicopter time.
Date: 20 March 2016 Time: 11:31:32
Our helicopter, with others on it.
Date: 20 March 2016 Time: 11:41:32
Time to go, my snazzy shoes are a feature.
Date: 20 March 2016 Time: 11:43:49
The beach.
Date: 20 March 2016 Time: 11:44:42
A rare photo of your unshaven photographer.
Date: 20 March 2016 Time: 11:45:04
Part of Phillip Island.
Date: 20 March 2016 Time: 11:46:19
All of Phillip Island.
Date: 20 March 2016 Time: 11:47:06
Rebecca was happy by now.
Date: 20 March 2016 Time: 11:48:04
Apparently, we went completely on our side...
Date: 20 March 2016 Time: 11:48:51
Coming back to land.
Date: 20 March 2016 Time: 11:50:16
More helicopters, and Vietnam era transport plane.
Date: 20 March 2016 Time: 11:51:07
Here we are, first time we have ever been off the ground simultaneously.
Date: 20 March 2016 Time: 11:58:09
The huge bridge that crosses the sea to the island.
Date: 20 March 2016 Time: 12:29:43
Back home in time to watch planes nearly crash into our apartment during the grand prix.
Date: 20 March 2016 Time: 14:52:47