Bikes and the Baillieu government

A distubing editorial in 'The Age' today regarding cylcing in Victoria

"...More than 11.5 million bicycles were sold in Australia over the past decade - 2 million more than cars. The Government, rather than having abandoned a moribund policy, should have found ways to improve it, making things safer and more desirable for cyclists."

I couldn't agree more. I also find it particularly disturbing that many environmental initiatives have either stopped or wound back with the Baillieu government. Cattle grazing in national parks, talking of opening up Wilson Promontory to development. Expanding Melbourne *cough* green corridor. 

Even though Ted Ballieu is mentioned in the media as a 'moderate' people who vote in the middle may not be thinking this is the case. I'd be a bit worried if I was him with a one seat majority.

View from Norman Bay lookout.

Just got back from a week at the Prom, just before the rain. Here's the only picture I took a view from Norman Bay lookout.

The Prom...

"People are often completely unaware of God - but God is intimately aware of them. There are signposts pointing the way to God for every one to see - but no one is forced to look. "

Our good friend Rob 'Pa', took this while we were down in Wilsons Prom. You can check out more of his images here

The Prom

I love Wilsons Promontory. Accommodation is very basic. The majority of sites are unpowered so its fuel stoves and lamps. Yet I think this is what give it it's charm. For me I'm taken away from technology, phone calls. Just time with friends, family and my own thoughts. It's been our second year in a row and I think it will turn into a bit of a family tradition.