Today we saw Australian birds and animals at the Healesville Sanctuary in rural Victoria about an hour and a half outside Melbourne.

Following the visit to the zoo, we had lunch at the restaurant at the Yering Winery in the Yarra Valley with our guide, Paul, and our five tour companions. Of course we engaged in wine tasting both there and at De Bartoli Yarra Valley Estate — all Excellent wines. On the drive back to Melbourne, we enjoyed the view of vineyards, pastures, rolling hills, and the setting sun.

Tomorrow, it’s off to Sydney!