View from the Back
Ramblings of a retiree in France
Silent Sunday #23
I’m still picking photographs from our many trips Down Under. This one is from 2016.
The spectacular Great Ocean Road which spans 400 kilometres (249 miles) from the town of Torquay (Victoria) to Nelson on the South Australian border, winds alongside the wild and windswept Southern Ocean. Home to craggy cliffs, empty beaches and bountiful wildlife, there’s an effortless affinity with nature along this iconic road. These photos were taken before we arrived at the famous 12 Apostles as we drove from Adelaide to Melbourne.
A lovely view there. Looks very peaceful.
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It can be, depends on the time of year.
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It looks at peace… amazing
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that was one peaceful place. really loved it
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Thank you for dropping by
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This road also leaves me with great memories, when you think that it was built by WWI demobilized servicemen without work, it gives it another dimension. Thanks for posting.
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Yes, I read with interest how it was built.
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Australia is in my bucket list. I’m dying to get there.
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You’ll love the food scene
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I’ve actually eaten kangaroo before. I love trying exotic things. I’m sure I will!
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You must try Moreton Bay Bugs
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I had to google that. I saw those in a tank in a seafood place in Thailand, but didn’t try them. They look yummy!
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They are
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very peaceful! 🙂
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Amazing 💋❤️
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Thank you
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💋💕🥰
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Hi! Nice to find ur blog!
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Love the Great Ocean Road: we did that trip in the early nineties, stopping at Bells Beach, Lorne, Apollo Bay, Warrnambool (where the car broke down 😕), and then on to Mount Gambier. It was an amazing drive with spectacular scenery.
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We’ve driven along it in both directions and I never tire of the spectacular views, both sides of the road. Glad I could bring back happy memories.
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It was great to see your photographs, and smile 😊
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I can get lost in that view.
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Gorgeous
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Thank you
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Beautiful!!!! Great photos!!!!! 💙
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Beautiful!!!!! 💙
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Thank you Patty
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it’s been a long time since I was in Australia, bicentenary year in fact (1988). The beach and island look great for snorkelling. I would love to go back down under one of these days when it;s safe to travel again.
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You should definitely aim to return one day
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That’s a great road trip. One we did a few years back. Some spectacular scenery
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The whole length of the drive!
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I think yes ..in a car though from Sydney to Melbourne
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We’ve driven Melbourne to Sydney, Melbourne to Adelaide, Sydney to Adelaide and Sydney to Cairns. All of which have been splendid in their own ways.
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I think it was Melbourne to Adelaide .. but coming from Sydney ! Last year we did Perth to Brisbane in 19 days!
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Wow, Perth to Brisbane is a long drive! I bet the scenery was spectacular.
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https://travelswithali.com/2019/01/29/perth-to-brisbane-road-trip-four-states-in-17-days-part-one/
I wrote a few posts about it if you have time to look. I thought I took some pretty good photos!
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You took some great photos which from Glenelg onwards also reminded me of our travels. We’re hoping to visit Australia again in 2022/23 when we’ll also visit Western Australia.
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Thanks Sheree for reading all my posts ..2022 is probably a reasonable time to visit!
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They were most enjoyable – great photos!
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Thanks 🙏
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