John and I cruised cruised through the winding mountain roads before stopping at the Beechworth Bakery for meat pies, an Australian staple. We passed through Yarra Valley, home to a beautiful and thriving wine region. This area produces high-quality chardonnay, pinot noir and sparkling wine. We finally arrived at Healesville Sanctuary, a zoo specializing in native Australian animals and breeding grounds for such species. We spent the afternoon observing the learning about native animals - kangaroos, koalas, dingos, birds and owls, Tasmanian devils, and more!
