We’re now ENGAGED!!
Last weekend was Chi-chan’s birthday so I planned many fun things for her.
On Saturday 10th July, I organized a pedicure and facial for her to enjoy at a local day spa. In the evening, we went to a bar in town to eat and drink with about 9 of our friends. By the end, we had both drank a lot and had a great time.
The following day was when the real fun began. In the morning, we woke up and jumped in the car. We drove about 1hr30mins to Phillip Island, the home of the fairy penguins, or as they are now known “fairy penguins”.
We stayed at a the black dolphin bed and breakfast hotel, which had views of the ocean, a 3 person spa bath as well as a large living and dining area.
In the afternoon, we went to Churchill Island to experience farm live. Chi-chan was even able to milk a cow! After this, the main event was about to begin! Once leaving Churchill Island, we headed back to our penthouse to get some warmer clothes for the penguin parade.
Asking the big question…..
After getting a briefing as to what to expect from the parade, our small group of 6 members on our exclusive tour, departed for a night to remember. The car dropped us off at a scenic lookout which led us towards the beach. It was at this very point that I popped the question and asked Chihiro Yasuno to marry me. The ring was too big, my Japanese wasn’t perfect but she very happily said yes, and we were able to experience the penguin parade hand-in-hand with the excitement of two people who had just committed to live the rest of their lives together.
Once we had watched every last penguin swim ashore and walk by us, we drove down to Infused restaurant in Cowes, Phillip Island. On arrival, we were seated at the best seat in the house, shouted complimetary glasses of champagne, before enjoying the most divine oysters, seafood and steak you could ever hope for. Special thank you Patrick and his team at Infused.
The following day, we visited the Koala conservation centre, Cowes for some fish ‘n’ chips, Cape Wollamai to view the gnarly surf, before the long drive back home.
Love to hear from everybody about what you think of our great news.
Jump over to Chi-chan’s blog for even more gossip on our lives in Austrlia.
Peter
