GOR Pt 3a/3

Too many photos of the day for one post, so there is a and b.

I was very glad we arrived when there was a high tide and the waves were so strong, as the water boiled, because we never saw high tide again. It arrived when we were out all day and arrived again at 4.00am, not a convenient time.

With Phyllis at the wheel and me pressing hard at times on my imaginary foot brake, we left around ten to travel further along the Great Ocean Road. Twisting and turning again and again. We made a toilet stop in Lorne, and proceeded on the Twelve Apostles.

From there we went on to see Loch Ard Gorge, which was closed for some reason. Thunder Caves were nearby, so we travelled to there, and then on to Port Campbell.

On our way back I received a message from apartment management. The mezzanine lighting and overhead fan needs an electrician to attend and will visit tomorrow. (Not much use to to us who will check out at 10.00am tomorrow.) The range hood lights and bathroom heat lamps are specialised and we have ordered new globes. There is a rubber encased button on the back of the solar charged decking lighting to turn it on. (Ok, I missed that. Pity it wasn't in information about our apartment.) Our maintenance team will attend to the seized balcony door lock. The failed lamp in the floor standard lamp has been replaced. (I replied, also the fridge leaks water onto the floor. I will guess this is during the defrost cycle.)

I don't know its name and it is not easy to find out, but there was gorgeous and lush valley we drove along for many kilometres. 

Huge works have been undertaken at the Twelve Apostles and we had to be booked into the car park. I believe in the future there will be a charge. I think a charge of say $15 might be fair. The facilities are very good, but the landscaping is so bare. It would be difficult to grow large trees at the site, but there are coastal plants that could offer some shade but there wasn't evidence of any being planted. There was plenty of outdoor seating and some solid picnic tables, but in the sun, none of these were really useable. 

These etched into the concrete paths were rather cool. 

A pair of joy flight helicopters were annoying but they did cease. I guess they get busy when a tourist coach arrives. 

First named the Sow and Piglets, then The Pinnacles, and in 1920 for marketing purposes, renamed the Twelve Apostles.  

Here they are, the Twelve Apostles, now only seven, originally nine. The remains of some of the collapsed limestone towers can be seen. I last saw them in 1983, and my goodness, I forgot how stunning the scene is.

Towards the top of the photo you can see the viewing platform. 

Looking east rather than west. I am not sure if these are included as two of the seven. 

Still looking back east, there are people on the beach.

The end of the rock that supports the viewing platform. 

Too many photos, I know, but the Twelve Apostles are worth all the praise they receive.