October 12, 2007
Great Ocean Road
After Melbourne we ventured out onto the Great Ocean Road. Needless to say that was sheer delight. Cold weather dampened our enthousiam somewhat: strong winds blowing straight in from Antarctica (there is no land mass between Antarctica and Australia’s south coast). At the same time, the rough weather allowed for some great photographic opportunities: the ocean was rough, blowing up foam everywhere.
Sea Foam Blown
Enjoying the ride…
At the twelve Apostles (or is it Eleven Apostles these days–since one of them collapsed not long ago), we saw a beached whale. The Sperm whale had been skinned and somewhat torn by the incessant onslaught of the waves.
Beached Sperm Whale
Near the Twelve Apostles
We had to think long and hard about whether to hang around for another day. But since we had a schedule to keep we decided to push ahead, into the outback…
Near the Twelve Apostles
In case you forget…