After the Great Ocean Road I had only three nights left in Australia, I stayed with friends in the suburbs of Melbourne, who were amazing with accommodating my stay! I wish I had spent more time with them and I hope they know how much I appreciate them taking care of me. I left Australia to come surprise my mother on her birthday in Hawaii, leap year only comes every four years so this was a special one that I couldn’t miss!! My mother finally, after waiting four years has turned 12! :) My great Aunt picked me up from the airport after learning that the airline had lost my luggage, so my arrival into Hawaii started out with me in tears but hopeful that my luggage would be found. My great Aunt had a beautiful lei for me, that lifted my spirit and reminded me why I was there - to see my mother. I don’t think it has hit me that I left Australia, I’m thinking its because I was excited to come to Hawaii - a place I haven’t discovered yet. The adventure isn’t over yet!
The Loch Ard Gorge is a few kilometers past the Twelve Apostles on the Great Ocean Road, it is an absolute must to stop and enjoy! The small beach got its name from the Loch Ard Shipwreck of June 1878, only two survived and swam to safety on this beach. As I was walking closer to the water I felt like Leonardo DiCaprio in The Beach. This enclosed beach is stunning, you feel as if the Loch Ard Gorge is your very own private paradise. And I wouldn’t mind living here! This location wins for the greatest stop on the Great Ocean Road!
From Melbourne, my friend Allison, her two friends Albert and Jack, and I took a road trip on the Great Ocean Road! The drive along the cliffs were beautiful, the lookouts and sights were unreal…This was a 2-day road trip of constant jumping in and out of the car. And it was well worth it. These are most of our stops: Geelong, Torquay, Apollo Bay, Split Point Lighthouse, Kennett River, The Twelve Apostles, Bay of Martyrs, Bay of Islands, Loch Ard Gorge, London Bridge, and Port Campbell.
Kennett River is where I hand fed flocks of Rosella’s, and where I finally saw Koalas - in the wild!! If your looking for animals in their natural habitat definitely go to Kennett River and be sure to bring bird food! If you see people feeding the birds, PLEASE do not drive past them, the birds flee and it ruins the experience. It’s best to stretch your legs from the drive, take a walk, and see what you can find!
Richmond, Tasmania has the oldest landmark’s of Australia which are still in use - the Richmond Bridge, built in 1823, and the St John’s Roman Catholic Church, built in 1836. I was lucky enough to get my own shot of the bridge and church!
Same thing, different name…
Ralphs = Woolworths
Office Depot = Officeworks
Burger King = Hungry Jacks
BevMo = Liquorland
Ritz Camera = Ted’s Camera
Craigslist = Gumtree
We say, they say…
February 2nd = 2nd of February
Grocery store = Market
Sprite = Lemonade
Habor = Harbour
White trash = Bogan
Movie theater = Cinema
Roommates = Flatmates