Colin Doncaster

I recently spent a lovely week in Melbourne, first visiting Kirsten’s god son for his 5th birthday out Sale way and then driving down the Great Ocean Road.

We were lucky enough to stumble upon some locals that seemed less excited to see us as we were to see them.  As with most things, I wondered out loud how they would taste if eaten.  Apparently they’re bad for humans as eucalyptus is poisonous to us, and we’d be very sick – Darwin would be proud of this defensive system.  Koalas 1 – Humans 0

The ‘bird whisperer’ ( Kirsten ) was in fine form for most of the trip – making new colourful friends in Lorne and saving a hapless sparrow like bird from the clutches of a fat cat in Lavers Hill.

A michelin starred meal at the Neuvo 37 restaurant in the Hilton South Wharf completed the trip with style, the Monochrome in Red is highly recommended!