2018 – Part 17b – Scenic Views!
To help split up the many things we saw during this day, here is the first of the parks we saw along the Great Ocean Road.
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2018 – Part 16 – Was it Worth the 1,000km?
We drove out to this small town in South Australia as Amber had found something she really wanted to see. We certainly enjoyed our time in the town. Was it worth it?
2018 – Part 13 – Sightseeing in Canberra
With one full day to explore the city, we certainly made the most of it. That was thanks in part with the jet lag getting us up and ready for the day before our first stop was even open!
2018 – Part 11 – Journey to Canberra, the scenic route
Departing Katoomba
Filled from another buffet breakfast we packed up and checked out of the Carrington Hotel. While I was checking out, a fellow guest chatted with Amber where he remarked the placed had changed since he was here for his wedding, in 1947! I overheard the conversation and he remarked that after World War 2, things were taking time to get back to normal given all the demands of Australia to supply people and materials in the war effort. We wished him well and continued our drive on the Great Western Highway toward Bathurst.
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2018 – Part 10 – Sightseeing around the Blue Mountains
Echo Point
After a delicious continental buffet breakfast, we were filled with energy so we walked to Echo Point. This is the most popular of stops along the Blue Mountains. Echo Point allows you to look south over the Blue Mountains, where the haze from the eucalyptus trees in the valley changes the colour to blue, giving the mountain range it’s name.