Day 8
As everyone knows already, I am not a fan of guided tours, I hate being and looking like a tourist. Not sure what it is, but I want to blend in with my surroundings and just enjoy things without the added distraction of a crying baby or a family arguing about someone not smiling in a photo. Anyway, today I caved and took a guided tour of the Great Ocean Road and am glad I did. The drive followed the coast, surprising I know, but along the way there were short stops in coastal towns like Torquay, Bells Beach, Lorne City where you could camp right on the beach, Apollo City, and National Forest where I saw koalas and hundreds of birds that swoop down on you and sit on your shoulders, arms and yes, your head. Eventually we made it to the famous Twelve Apostles which reminded me a lot of the Cliffs of Mhor in Ireland. They were amazing. The tour didn't allow much time to enjoy it before we were off to the Loch and Gorge, London Bridge and other sights. For dinner we stopped at a small ma and pop joint that served some really good fish and chips. All in all, this was one guided tour I would highly recommend, but only if you don't have a car of your own. Sadly, like all tours, I was at the mercy of the guide and didn't get to spend the time I had wanted to at some spots. Beautiful though.
As everyone knows already, I am not a fan of guided tours, I hate being and looking like a tourist. Not sure what it is, but I want to blend in with my surroundings and just enjoy things without the added distraction of a crying baby or a family arguing about someone not smiling in a photo. Anyway, today I caved and took a guided tour of the Great Ocean Road and am glad I did. The drive followed the coast, surprising I know, but along the way there were short stops in coastal towns like Torquay, Bells Beach, Lorne City where you could camp right on the beach, Apollo City, and National Forest where I saw koalas and hundreds of birds that swoop down on you and sit on your shoulders, arms and yes, your head. Eventually we made it to the famous Twelve Apostles which reminded me a lot of the Cliffs of Mhor in Ireland. They were amazing. The tour didn't allow much time to enjoy it before we were off to the Loch and Gorge, London Bridge and other sights. For dinner we stopped at a small ma and pop joint that served some really good fish and chips. All in all, this was one guided tour I would highly recommend, but only if you don't have a car of your own. Sadly, like all tours, I was at the mercy of the guide and didn't get to spend the time I had wanted to at some spots. Beautiful though.
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