Walkabout 2.0: The Great Road

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October 28th 2008

Published: October 29th 2008

13 days, 3914 kms, 4 states, 1 territory, 3 drivers, two car rentals, 4 swags, 1 flight, 2 tents, 12 litres of water, $1.86/litre, a broken CD player, and no roadkill. Are we there yet? It all started in Sydney, where we picked up Brenda Dovick, a friend from Sioux Lookout. Brenda has 'gone walkabout' for a little R 'n' R (research & writing). We were driving to South Australia, but what road ... Read Full Entry

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Day 6: The Great Ocean Road

The Devil's Elbow, just outside of Lorne, VC.

Dr. Dolittle

Gabe continues to make friends wherever he goes.

For the Birds!

A Galaah and a Sulpher-Crested Cockatoo join us for tea. Galaahs are known to be quite 'bird brained', so to be called a 'silly galaah' is not a compliment. FYI.

Back to the Scene of the Crime

Our cabin in Lorne. This is where Michelle and I stayed on our first trip down the Great Ocean Road in 1996. Old habits die hard.

Cape Otway Lighthouse

Built in 1848 this light house is made from stones cut by hand. The road in to Cape Otway was magical as the eucalyptus trees were full of Koalas. Cool!

This Year's Christmas Photo

...and a Happy New Year.! Love the Eadys

The Twelve Apostles

These landmarks on the Great Ocean Road need to be renamed as the ocean has eroded some of them away.

Michelle & Brenda

Back up just a little bit further...

Wow!

Killarney Beach

A beach so fine every country gets one.

Day 6: Mt. Gambier, SA

Blue Lake, formed in an extinct volcano crater, is closed for swimmers. It's the towns water supply. Mt. Gambier is also home to the best salad ever: Greek salad with Semi-dried Tomatoes and Grilled Kangaroo. Yum.

Eastern Blue Tongued Lizard

This fella was there to welcome us to the Yorke Penninsula, South Australia. It actually uses it's tongue to scare off predators. Try that at happy hour, you Cougars!

29th October 2008

Ellen
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Great pictures and comments Donald--brings back lots of memories. I loved the Great Ocean Road.

29th October 2008

altheageorge
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WOW!!
Wow!! I can hardly wait to see some of this scenery ,animals, birds ,etc. Keep enjoying traveling around and sending pics and comments. Althea

2nd November 2008

Sadie
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WOW
Your pictures are great! Wish I was there with you guys. Fall is here and all the leaves have fallen. Snow is just around the corner. Its good to see you guys having fun!! Take care Love the Kuzys

5th November 2008

Aunty Angela
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Envy!
I can't believe the things you guys are getting to do! I think you guys are amazing. I hope all the traveling is as fun as you are making it look and that you all are taking care. The Man from Snowy River got to me as you knew it would. I hope I win the super 7 on Friday and then we will all join you. I'll be taking more time out to visit you on the blog. Sorry it took me so long.

9th December 2008

Jonathan Baum
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I'm FROZEN!
Hi guys, Jonathan from Sioux Lookout where it is currently warming up to -24 C. Gabriel thank you for the great Bat Man gift. It reminds me of my Radium Hot Springs pictures of Spiderman's car! Don you look like your having a great time until I saw the last train picture! I think Michelle and Brenda arranged this whole trip just so they can laugh and giggle and burn candles. Keep enjoying yourselves and providing us with envy... and don't eat any road kill unless you have to. Jonathan

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