Our 2nd day driving along the Great Ocean Road was filled with more stop-offs to see the sights (pictures below), as well a a random koala sighting that necessitated a quick pull-off to take more pictures. Some of the pulloffs required some hiking to the coast, so we got to stretch our legs a bit. We saw lots of the rock formations that dot the coastline. These big hunks of rock used to be a part of the coastline but as the waves and water eroded the weaker rock along the cliffs, these survived. So here they stand (for now). Kinda interesting (in a nerdy kind of way...). When we got back, we got some fish and chips and calamari at the local fisherman's co-op (see pic below). That just about wore us out so we called it a night.
Day 3 - Back to Melbourne
We started today off by heading down to the beach for a quick breakfast and then surfing! I spent a couple of hours in the water (the waves rode me more than I rode the waves, but it's all good) while Bridget explored the pop-up artisan market and enjoyed the beach. Then we headed back toward Melbourne (pronounced "mel-bin" not "mel-burn", FYI). Our timing for heading back to Melbourne was impeccable - the traffic in the other direction was horrible (it also emulates that part of Hwy 1 as well...). And that's where the story stops for now - we're chilling in a library (air conditioning is a must today - temp is 94-degrees) before heading to dinner.
...just in case you forgot... (these are all over the place down here)
Another Koala sighting (Bridget was really excited)
This hasn't gotten old yet!
A cool formation called "The Grotto"
The Ridgeback
The 12 Apostles, one of the most iconic views along the drive
Jungle Boardwalk
Apparently only dance parties are allowed...
Fish 'n Chips (+ calamari)
Lunch with a view (and Bridget acting like she didn't sneak a bite...)
Can't go wrong with something called the 12 apostles.
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