we stayed at Port Campbell
And stopped for a look at Gibson's Steps and walked down the steps and then had to come back up!! Phew!
Nearing the end of the 86 steps
The cliff behind Reawyn was 70m high
We then drove along the coast to the Otways Lighthouse, the light house is closed because of damage in the earthquake October 2023.
We could only see the light house from a distance,but had a good bush walk to get this view.
We finished our day at Apollo Bay.
And had a walk along the beach
Tourist on the rocks 😁
Pohutukawa flowers on a tree by the beach
Loved this sign in a shop window.
Today we travelled along the Great Ocean Road to Lorne
Part of an Adventure Lab and outside an old guest house, Coral and Lynn.
Local Lorne resident enjoying a pear
We had a walk along the beach
Then went to the Information centre- this caravan.park is over the river and looked really peaceful.
We read about the making of the Great Ocean Road, it was very moving
The road was made by hand by returned servicemen from WW1.
They enjoyed the outdoor work but the blasting of the rocks brought back the trauma of being in the trenches in the war.
The entrance way to the Great Ocean Road, third structure, one collapsed and one was burnt down in a bush fire.
The memorial to the men who built the road by hand.
I am off to bed, I will correct the photos that are the wrong way around tomorrow.
Happily yours.
I have many wonderful memories driving along the Great Ocean Road and seeing all the gorgeous scenery. The 'Twelve' Apostles are fabulous. Such a wild and rugged part of coastline. How fun road tripping with Raewyn. Have fun girls!
ReplyDeleteWow, what fabulous places to visit. But I would not have managed those steps, not down and not up! I fell down the stairs a few weeks back, and have 4 broken ribs and the rest is 'just' bruised, aaaaargh! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteOh no!!! That is no good Valerie, hope you heal soon.
Deletethat was a great trip down memory lane for me... have fun you two on your Tiki tour
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It sounds like you two are the first to be on the road. What a fantastic way to start your journey. It’s many years since we were down that way. You are making me jealous. Happy travels.
ReplyDeleteYou will be having a lovely touristy time.
ReplyDeleteHello Raewyn. Love the Great Ocean Road...so beautiful! It's history is very moving xx
ReplyDeleteYay! You made it! So pleased you got to go.
ReplyDeleteHmmm that was me, Ondrea.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely journey. And good weather too
ReplyDeleteLovely to see what you are both seeing along the way.
ReplyDeleteAnother great trip underway! xx
ReplyDeleteA beautiful scenic drive on the way to Scrub Stitching.
ReplyDeleteMaria
How wonderful Sue. Wishing you both the very bestest time together ... some amazing scenery & great company. xx
ReplyDeleteYay, your journey north has begun. Are you taking a different route than last year?
ReplyDeleteYeah the trip has started....... Your going to have to explain what an adventure lab is....... Loving the pics....
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