This week we had another break from classes After getting up to date on some of our subjects we went away for a few days. This was a freedom we knew nothing of in Russia, so I had better remember to be grateful for that too. Melody wanted to see the Great Ocean road. (She has seen it 2 1/2 times before). I wasn't so keen to drive the whole thing, so we skipped to the second half via the inland highway. The second half is far better in my opinion.
Photo gallery:
"Do you have room for me in your suitcase?"
The 'Twelve Apostles' by sunset. The coastline is gradually washed away, leaving these limestone stacks. The name reminds me of a time in Australia's history when Christianity was more prominent.
"Look at my seat."
This was formerly called the London Bridge. When I was a kid we were allowed to walk on to the island over the land bridge. The land bridge collapsed on January 15, 1990. The whole of the Great Ocean Road experience is a lot more sanitised as a result now, with fences to keep people away from the edge. I must admit I miss a simpler world, even if it was a little more dangerous.
"Pretty windy eh?"
'The arch.'
'The Grotto.' This small cave has been entirely formed by waves.
'The bay of martyrs.' Probably named because they look like the apostles, but they are much shorter and therefore appear to have fallen down.
A warning to tourists to drive on the correct side of the road. But how did they get this far without observing this rather obvious fact?
The end of the Great Ocean Road is the picturesque town of Port Campbell.
2 comments:
Looks like you had a great family mini holiday.
Childers Cove, just outside Warrnambool is often touted as the 'official' end - at least for the bus tours. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
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