Rest day in Apollo Bay yesterday. Known for it's fantastic beaches. Unfortunately it rained and was kind of cold all day. Cancelled the lobster that Gerald had organized on the beach - no point in bad weather. Had some good meals, did read quite something and was happy that I had taken a nice room with good internet connection!
Woke up to light rains and humidity this morning - did not envy all the people on the campground - pretty low spirits at breakfast. But never give up! I went off on my own today - Jacqueline left early with Matthew and Hanns had a flat - so I decided to enjoy the morning on my own. And what a morning.. The clouds evaporated and the beautiful coast line (still Great Ocean Road) revealed itself in all it's splendor.. Another great stretch mostly just next to the ocean but also following the landscape going up and down a bit like rolling hills. Great panoramic views - and the clear and clean air that you only get after a rainfall. I was considering how to describe the day when I still sat on my bike and again got low on new superlatives to tell you exactly how beautiful is was.. After about 44 k's we reached the town of Lorne - another charming beach town with a lot of big and beautiful summer homes. A bit like south of France, north of Italy - or California.. Visited a bakery for croissant and cappuccino - just wonderful to sit there and see the ocean glittering in the sun..
Arrived at Torquai before 11 pm - and enjoyed just sitting at the camp chatting with Dara. After getting my cabin and having a shower I went with Jacqueline for a very nice lunch: snapper with couscous and caramel slice with some Riesling - life could be worse. We are at the surf capital of Australia where Rip Curl and Quicksilver were founded - so had to go there and get some stuff. By the way bought a pair of Emu boots yesterday - just like Uggs - just nicer.. Wear them with shorts - just perfect! It's Eric's 45 years birthday today so there will be a party at Gerald's cabin tonight..
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