Monday, January 16, 2006

A weekend excursion

Scott and I rented a car and drove along Great Ocean Road. Daniel came along but wanted to be dropped off in Torquay to wander around.

Great Ocean Road:

































Split Point Lighthouse (nicknamed The White Queen or White Lady) constructed in 1891 to safeguard navigation throught the treacherous waters of Bass Strait:

















Scott:

















Me and Eagle Rock in the background. The lighthouse (not pictured) is to the left:

















Driving is a bit harry:























Rock on one side:


















The ocean on the other side. Looking down from the side of the road:


















Sharp turns:


















Me, driving with my hands at 10 and 2:

















Fortunately there are many spots to pull over, take some pictures and get some circulation back in your knuckles:

















Scott visiting someone's final resting spot:























I repelled down the cliff to get a closer look. Actually, I just climbed down some stairs:






























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