The rain last night did not change anything. I rushed to buy the ticket, afraid that I would have to wait in line for a long time. There were not many people in the ticket booth, probably because the price was really not cheap. Minutes to Australian dollars, minutes, Australian dollars, minutes to Australian dollars, the exchange rate was, most people chose minutes, of course Yunluo and An Chuyu were no exception.
The staff will first divide everyone into groups. There are three people in the front row and one in the back row. The best position is on the right side of the front row, and Yunluo was arranged on the right side of the back row. If it were in China, Yunluo would definitely cry and make a fuss and wait for the next flight, but now in Australia, it is really embarrassing to embarrass the Chinese people, and she got on the plane with a feeling of dissatisfaction.
After putting on earmuffs and fastening his seat belt, Yunluo thought he would be scared, but he didn't even have time to be scared as he was already in the sky. He took a few pictures with his camera before the plane landed again. Yunluo cried out that it was not worth it. However, the staff at the exit told Yunluo that Yunluo and An Chuyu had booked a fifteen-minute trip, but this time they only flew for ten minutes.
You can get your Australian dollars back at the ticket office. Australians, you are so cute! The one who took Yunluo and An Chuyu on the flight today was a beautiful girl! A few minutes was not enough, so Yunluo and An Chuyu walked back to the Gibson Steps, walked down the 100-meter steps from the cliff, and went to the beach to see the Twelve Apostles.
The Twelve Apostles (Victoria) have stood by the coast for 20 million years. They were gradually formed by the accumulation of hundreds of millions of small bones, which were then buried under the seabed. Later, strong tides and winds finally exposed these rocks to the surface of the water, becoming the famous Twelve Apostles.
Because their number and shape happen to resemble the twelve apostles of Jesus, people named them after the twelve apostles in the Bible. Standing next to those huge rocks on the coast, I felt so small, just like a grain of sand on the seashore, letting the sea water sway mercilessly. It is said that the most beautiful time here should be at sunrise and sunset.
The rocks will show different colors with the sun. If I were to re-plan, I would arrange to go to the Great Otway National Park this morning. I would come here in the evening, stay in a small town not far away, and get up early tomorrow to see the scenery. Therefore, the day trip of the Great Ocean Road is too tight. I personally think that the day trip should be more reasonable.
It was already evening when we finished looking at the beach. The chicken soup and rice with vegetables we had in the morning had been digested. We parked the car in a slightly wider spot on the roadside and continued Yunluo's kindness. In just a few minutes, a plate of Australian seafood fried noodles was served. It was not just because I was hungry. The taste was surprisingly good. Although this was Yunluo's first time making it, it was definitely better than the restaurant in terms of color, aroma and taste.
After a full stomach, you will feel better. Turn on the radio, slow down the car and drive along the Great Ocean Road. If you join the one-day tour of the tour club, it basically ends here. Yunluo and Anchuyu will continue. Along the way, there are also Loch Ard Gorge and London Bridge. Yunluo and Anchuyu said goodbye to both of them and accidentally saw this place called Bay of Islands.
I was attracted by its azure waters and rocks. I missed the intersection to the beach because I drove too fast and could only watch from afar. I still remember it vividly. Not long after leaving BayIslands, I came across a small town whose name I couldn't remember. It was another quiet and unforgettable place. The beach was not big, and flocks of seabirds were flying freely.
They live together with the local residents and have become friends with them. They are not afraid of strangers approaching. After leaving this small town, the road is full of rural scenery in Australia. From this road sign, I know that Yunluo has arrived in Nullawarre. The pastures here are connected one after another. Each cow has a number printed on it.
Today Yunluo and Anchu's destination is Warrnambool, which is less than a few kilometers away from the town. They saw a prosperous scene, with the two largest supermarkets in Australia, Coles and Woolworths, both located here, and there are also several brand stores around. It is not difficult to see that this is a relatively important supply station.
I'm glad Yunluo and An Chuyu chose to stay here for the night. Since we're here, let's buy a few drinks. After leaving the supermarket, we drove into the town and almost to the end, and there was a BIG camp sign. After walking for a day, it felt like home when we arrived at the camp. We were completely relaxed. We went straight to the reception and prepared to check in.
But I found the door was tightly closed, and it said "off duty" on it. I looked at my watch and it was already 10:00. It was like a bolt from the blue. I quickly took out the Big Camp Manual, but no one answered. I was discouraged and planned to try my luck at another Holiday Camp. Just as I started the car, someone knocked on the car window of Yunluo and An Chuyu.
The staff was about to go home when they saw Yunluo and An Chuyu. Just like last time, they paid, gave Yunluo and An Chuyu a map, introduced the camp facilities, what fun things to do and eat nearby, and what to pay attention to. It was finally a false alarm. Although it was close, the sky was still bright. It gets dark at 12:30 in Australia.
Seize the last hour and a half of sunshine and wander around. As soon as you come out of the camp, the huge trees on both sides cover the sky of the whole street, and the sun is looming in the shade of the trees. Here you don't want to step on the accelerator, hoping that time can condense at this moment. There are large green lawns on both sides of the road, which form a sharp contrast with the yellow Australian pasture along the way.
The view in front of me is brighter. I originally came to this small town just to spend the night before returning to Melbourne tomorrow, but I was deeply attracted by this small town. Among the small towns along the way, Warrnambool is a relatively large coastal town. When you come here, you will find that this town is very rich, with luxurious villas everywhere, and each one is very exquisitely decorated.
There are not many introductions about this town on the Internet. I believe you will fall in love with it if you choose to stay here. The commercial district here is relatively lively than other places. The streets are still in British style, and each building has its own characteristics and stories. Walking here, you seem to be in the bustling and not quiet streets of Britain.
Since it is a coastal town, it is natural that there is no sea without it. Warrnambool is a very suitable place for leisure and relaxation, with fresh air and beautiful scenery. There are special paths for running and cycling built by the sea for residents, and wooden paths for everyone to watch the sunrise and sunset and take a walk. The wooden path leads directly to the sea.
You can also enjoy the beach. When I arrived at Warrnambool, Yunluo realized that this is a famous whale watching destination in Australia. The town is particularly lively in January every year. There are no whales now. Yunluo and An Chuyu returned to the camp! The entire camp is slightly smaller than Apollo Bay, but it is still fully equipped. I admire foreigners the most. The temperature is only about 10 degrees.
Children and elders can be seen in the outdoor swimming pool every day. The spacious kitchen and dining room are closed after 12:30. The door opens at 12:00 in the morning. The parking space in the game room is No. 1. The car is parked, and the same old three things are done: charging, filling water, and cleaning the toilet. Yunluo is still busy and happy in the kitchen! Today will be the last night of the RV.
The happiest moment of the day is when the person sitting opposite you says, "This dish is so delicious" after a day of beautiful scenery. From the time she was born to now, I always take her with me when I go out, thinking that it is worth it to let her know how wonderful the outside world is. This time, Yunluo and An Chuyu decided to enjoy their own world.
Although it is said that as long as they love each other, Yunluo and An Chuyu will experience the sweetness of love anywhere, and everywhere is a world for two people. But being liberated from the usual tedious work, without the nagging and trivial daily life, sitting quietly and talking about the past feelings, all the usual dissatisfaction and resentment disappeared.
The care and help shown during the journey brought each other closer. Good morning on the first day of the Warrnambool-Melbourne-Hobart RV trip, homemade breakfast! The total distance from Warrnambool to Melbourne is kilometers, and the estimated driving time is half an hour. You can't drive on the highway from A.
There weren't many views on the way back, but there were a few small lakes on the road. Yunluo and An Chuyu didn't stay for long. They drove all the way to Apollo, the company that borrowed the car from when they arrived, and consulted the company. It only took minutes to return the car. Yunluo took out all the remaining food in the refrigerator and started to cook hot pot. He brought a bag of base ingredients when he came. The whole car was filled with the aroma of chili and pepper.
I couldn't describe how happy it was. While eating the steaming hot pot, I recalled the beautiful scenery on the road. The happiest thing was that the car had no problems and everything was safe. After eating, I took a break and cleaned the car. I asked the customer service to help Yunluo and An Chuyu hand over. After walking out of the counter, I went straight to the parking lot. While others packed the car and luggage, Yunluo quickly took out his mobile phone to set up the navigation.
When I opened the navigation, I was shocked. There was no signal at all. Yunluo went to the station where there was an open space. After waiting for minutes, it still didn't work. It seemed that the mobile navigation plan was a tragedy. Fortunately, the IPAD could access the Internet at this time. I opened the map of Melbourne. There was a small blue dot on the map, which was the current location of Yunluo and An Chuyu. It worked, but I was not familiar with it yet.
Well, time is money, Yunluo jumped into the driver's seat and drove off! Not far from the airport, there is an exit to the Western Ring Road, then drive to Princes Freeway, and finally arrive in Geelong. Along the way, due to the fatigue of the journey and the discomfort of Australia's right-hand drive, the car body always leaned to the left, occasionally attracting the attention of passing vehicles.
One more thing to say is that the speed limits on these roads are in kilometers, but many local vehicles are speeding, which sometimes forces you to go faster. As the lights on the plane were turned on and the broadcast sounded, Yunluo and An Chuyu were already flying over the Australian continent. At this time, the sun was rising from the clouds in the distance, and the continent below was still shrouded in the night.
The people on the plane began to get agitated, straightened their weird hair styles, stretched themselves, and prepared to greet the first morning in Australia. The plane flew steadily, and as the sky became brighter and more dazzling, Yunluo and An Chuyu had already arrived over Melbourne. Looking down at the city from the air, it was not as stunning as when they landed from Sydney before, and the land was full of green trees.
It was familiar. The scenery on the ground was getting closer and closer. As the pilot stepped on the brake, Yunluo and An Chuyu landed at Melbourne Tullamarine International Airport. After picking up their luggage, they took the entry card filled out on the plane and waited for entry. Looking around, there were quite a lot of people today, and the staff were walking through the crowd with their working dogs.
After about 15 minutes, it was finally Yunluo and An Chuyu's turn. Since all the medicines were placed in Yunluo's luggage, only Yunluo declared the medicines. The whole process was simple and quick. The staff only asked, "What medicines are in it?" Yunluo said, "General Medicine." "Welcome to Australia", no one opened the box for inspection, and passed the customs smoothly.
After leaving the airport, the first thing I did was to go straight to the Optus counter to buy an internet card, which was just in front of the international arrivals exit. The guy skillfully explained and briefly set up the service, and told me that the service would take effect in minutes. At the same time, I went to the Information Center to get some information for backup. The next step was to rent a car and follow the signs out of the airport.
On the other side of the road, all the car rental companies were lined up. There were not many people at the Hertz counter. After telling the staff the purpose of my visit, I entered the car pick-up stage. The staff asked for my driver's license and a translated copy. Yunluo's driver's license was a new version, and many contents had English annotations, which should not be necessary according to the original guide! But fortunately, I kept a trick.
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
I took out the driver's license translation I wrote and handed it over. Let me add a sentence here. Whether to bring this translation or not is actually a question that is discussed a lot on the Internet. Yunluo and An Chuyu rented cars ** times during this trip, and Melbourne and Hobart required it, while Sydney Hertz didn't even bother to look at the driver's license. And the purpose of this translation, according to Yunluo's observation.
The staff only input your driver's license information, not to verify the authenticity of your driver's license, so Yunluo's advice is not to be lazy, and take a copy with you before going out, it doesn't cost anything. After all the formalities were completed, the staff handed over a small paper bag. It had the parking location, license plate number, and color written on it, and contained the receipt.
He said, "The car is in the parking lot, the keys are in the car, enjoy your holiday." He walked out of the counter and headed straight to the parking lot. While others were packing their cars and luggage, Yunluo quickly took out his phone to set up the navigation. He was stunned when he turned on the navigation. There was no signal at all. Yunluo went to the most open station and waited for minutes. It still didn't work. It seemed that the mobile navigation plan was a tragedy.
Fortunately, the IPAD can access the Internet at this time. I opened the map of Melbourne. There was a small blue dot on the map, which was the current location of Yunluo and An Chuyu. It works, but I'm not familiar with it yet. Okay, time is money, Yunluo jumped into the driver's seat and drove off! Not far from the airport, there is an exit to the Western Ring Road.
Then we drove on Princes Freeway and finally arrived in Geelong. Along the way, due to the fatigue of the journey and the unfamiliarity with Australia's right-hand drive, the car body always leaned to the left, occasionally attracting the attention of passing vehicles. Another thing to say is that the speed limit on these roads is KM, but many local vehicles are speeding, sometimes forcing you to go faster.
After driving for about an hour, we arrived in Geelong. It was noon and my stomach started to complain, so I drove to a fast food restaurant on the side of the road. Redrooster is an Australian fast food chain. I ordered the famous fish and chips, burgers, fried chicken, etc. in it. As for the taste, maybe it was due to fatigue and the unfamiliarity with western food, Yunluo didn't think it was delicious.
After a short break in the restaurant, the driver changed and continued along Highway B. A close-up of the restaurant logo. The police officer drove onto Highway B, which means he officially drove onto the Great Ocean Road. The Great Ocean Road is located southwest of Melbourne, running from Geelong, Lorne, Apollo Bay, and Port Campbell.
The nearly kilometer-long coastal road to Warrnambool is one of the must-see attractions for travel enthusiasts. Most of the road runs along the rugged and winding coast, passing through the magnificent Great Otway National Park. Its main attractions also include historical villages.
Seaside resorts, fertile farms, the famous Twelve Apostles and numerous charming views. In addition to being one of the world's famous coastal tourist destinations, the Great Ocean Road is also the world's largest war memorial. Most of the scenic area was excavated and built by demobilized soldiers and sailors.
The purpose is to commemorate the companions who died in World War I. Driving along the Great Ocean Road, at first it was just winding along the mountain road, and gradually the shadow of the sea appeared on the other side of the road. When passing near Torquay, Yunluo and Anchuyu came to the first Lookout of this trip. At this time, the sky was blue and the sea was calm, and they were a little shocked.
I will think of it from time to time in the future. Lookout can be understood as an observation deck. There is a separate parking lot for tourists to park and enjoy the scenery. So whenever you see such a sign and want to look, just go out! After admiring the scenery, we continued to move forward. There was a beach not far away. We couldn't wait to park the car and headed straight to the beach.
The beach was full of holidaymakers. Although it was summer in Australia, the highest temperature along the Great Ocean Road was only a few degrees. It was even colder at the beach. Yunluo and An Chuyu felt cold in their short-sleeved shirts, but the foreigners were all in high spirits and having a great time. After staying at the beach for minutes, we drove back to the Great Ocean Road. Happy puppies and happy children.
The car passed Anglesea without stopping. Afterwards, I looked through other posts and found that there were kangaroos in the golf club here. It was a little regretful. Who did my homework seriously? When the car drove near Aireys Inlet, I found a lighthouse nearby, so I turned the car onto Lighthouse Rd. (~^~)