The Great Ocean Road

The southern coast of Australia is absolutely magnificent. Through eucalyptus forests with koala's hanging in the trees to jagged cliffs and impressive land formations protruding from the ocean, there isn't much not to like.

It's winter here in Australia and the weather changes quickly. For most of our drive along the Great Ocean Road it was sunny and beautiful. But then a rain cloud rolled in and we braved a steady mist as we walked the beach. You know those moments where even the worst weather can't damped your spirits and the weather almost adds to the beauty around you? That's how I felt at the 12 Apostles. The 12 Apostles (pictured above) are eroded limestone blocks that were, once upon a time, cliffs of the mainland that became caves which eventually became arches and then when they collapsed they were left as the tall limestone blocks. Seeing them from afar and then walking on the beach near them with the rain coming down made me feel small, in a good way.

And then, as we went further to Loch Ard Gorge and London Bridge, the weather changed and the sun came out to shade the coast line with brilliant yellows. It was much more beautiful than my old iPhone 4 is capable of capturing.

I love the southern Australian coast. It's such a rugged beauty yet a calming place. I hope to make it back here someday.