Monday, 22 February 2010

Travels on Great Ocean Rd

Photos taken on 9 February 2008.
In February 2008, James and I spent ten days visiting my parents in Australia. It was such a nice relaxing trip for both of us! My parents live in the southern tip of Victoria, close to the Great Ocean Road.

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The rugged coastline along the Port Campbell area, home to the Twelve Apostles.

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I have been down these steps many times. The steps lead to a small beach.

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My mum found many treasures on this beach: shells, rocks and what-not.

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Obvisouly, this beach is not for swimming. The currents are too strong and the waves are too dangerous when the tide is high. But, the space between the two limestone rocks does command an amazing view of the sun setting.

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This is my favourite spot on the beach. I explored this cave many times when I was young. The air is cool and water would drip from the stalactites. Sadly, the entrance to the cave and the surrounding area have now been fenced off.

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There used to be a limstone bridge connecting the little limestone formation (top right corner) to the mainland. Ironically the brdige was called 'London Bridge' and it collapsed in the early 1990s.

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