Barbara, Ken and I did a short circuit at Cardinia Reservoir. Cold and threatening at first and then some rain, before it cleared later.

Fun in the sun - living a life of leisure

Help Ma, this picture taker's getting too close!

Some sun later to show off the Autumn colours

Janine lead this walk, pics by Barbara.

Autumn in Alfred Nicholas and Pirianda Gardens.  The
hike included the notorious Hacketts hill and ende at
the Hamer Arboretum in Olinda.

Arbutus Andrachnoides

Autumn splendour on a grey day

Lower lake at Alfred Nicholas Gardens

Reflections of colour at the lake

Tea at Pirianda Gardens after Hacketts hill

Beautiful contrast in Pirianda Gardens

 Off we go.  Judith's walk at Point Cook started in clear weather, but the wind came up on the way back.  We enjoyed some great scenery and the historical aspects to hand.  The Galahs at the end of the walk were splendid.

 Is it a rock or is it a mound of earth?  And what on earth is growing up in front?

 All is revealed.  The Alpaca is now standing and showing off his finery.

 We had our tea near the Point Cook cafe, sitting on the tree trunks etc watching the empty tables nearby!

 After tea we set off to the Freedom Tower.

 The Freedom Tower at Point Cook.  The views from the tower towards the city were great, but the hazy weather didn't assist the photography.

 Clio looking out on the Freedom Tower

 John outside the Point Cook Homestead.

 The city skyline from the beach at the
Homestead.

 This Galah was constantly working at a hole in the tree - a real busy chappie.

 There were two Galahs in the trees near the Homestead.  This one was much easier to photograph, keeping still and posing.

 Janine's walk at Westerfolds Park.
We had good weather and a great
time walking along the banks of the
river.

 The first circuit on this walk included a
short visit to the local realtor.  It was well
done and professionally accomplished; we
enjoyed the humour and the messages behind
 the rhetoric.

 Creative signs with real estate descriptions
provided some amusement.  The theme was
repeated about a dozen times - all tastefully
done.