It's midnight and we've been on the road most of the day, but it was worth it! First a tour of Melbourne that included St. Patrick's Cathedral and the Shrine of Remembrance which honors all Australian servicemen and women. After a fast lunch, we headed south to Phillip Island for the famous little penguin parade. Just 33 centimeters tall, thousands of these brave little creatures emerge from the sea just after sunset to return to their burrows. They leap on shore after feeding for days or weeks and then begin a trek home, sometimes two km away. They are protected by an army of Rangers and volunteers from human harm. They were adorable and heartwarming.
Too tired and jet lagged to write more tonight, though I have lots to report.
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