Last Day

It was the last day of Leo's Grand Adventure.  Nanna wanted to go for a ride in a Melbourne tram. 

Leo and his Mum were happy to sit down and look at the sights of Melbourne city.
It had been a wonderful adventure for both of them. Now it was time to go home.
Nanna and Grandpa drove Leo and his Mum to the airport.  

His Dad would be there to pick them up at Mackay airport.
Leo will be telling people about his Grand Adventure for a long, long time.

Penguin Parade

Leo was happy to have his Mum back again.
They were both excited about seeing the penguins at Phillip Island.
It was SO windy and cold!

Leo got some penguin practice at the penguin shop.

He helped Nanna and Grandpa find a present for Max too.

He did some special research in the Penguin Museum. 

Leo looked through the holes and saw some real penguins in their nests.

He saw some amazing things in the museum.

"No, that's not the penguin I saw in the nest," said Leo.

Look out Leo!

"Oh my gosh!" said Leo.
He ran for his life!  

Leo looked back and saw it was only a shark model. It was not a real shark at all.

Into the Mine

It was time to go underground and have a look at the gold mine tunnels. 

Leo said, "It's OK Nanna, I'll look after you."

It was this dark in the tunnel as we went down in the train.

When the train got to the bottom there were some lights.
Leo could see where the miners worked.

Leo had a  go at digging into the tunnel walls like a real miner.
It was very hard!

Leo could see some tiny bits of gold in a mine wagon full of rock.

Christmas in July

It was Christmas in July at Sovereign Hill.

All the buildings were lit with coloured lights. 

The whole building seem to change! 

 Just like this!

And best of all ...... it snowed! 

It was so beautiful! 

Welcome Stranger

Leo saw the biggest gold nugget in the world.  It was called "The Welcome Stranger."
Leo was not that impressed.

On the Diggings

"Look Nanna! This is how you rock the cradle to find gold." 

Leo found gold using his pan.
Nanna wanted to find some gold too.

Leo did not want to let go of his lucky pan.

"Time to do some more panning. I reckon this shovel will help me get more gold."

Leo had Gold Fever!

Tea Time!

The wagon driver yelled out, "Hey Leo! How about a cuppa?"

Leo said,"OK! I'll put the kettle on right now."