2 cars, 8friends and as usual late kates, we left for the trip around 8:30am. Busy city lanes and GPS in only 1 car, it was hard to stay together. Everyone was just hoping for the weather to be fine, and Thank God it was a perfect day.
So seat belts fastened, the music swelled and off we went. We drove past, The West Gate Highway (the view of the port was better the next day while arriving back home with cruise ships anchored.) And hardly an hour on the road and Udi’s bladder signaled lol. So now we had to look for a place to pullover. Hahahaha guess what, and then another two people wanted to join team Udi. Finally when we stopped at a petrol station it looked like it was contagious, all wanted to use the bathroom but what a relief hehehe now we can drink coke once again.
Resumed our journey once again drove past Geelong another Deakin Campus. And soon we hit the coast line. One of the world’s most spectacular coastal drives, passing rugged cliffs, wild and beautiful beaches on one side and lush green plain and plateaus with sheep grazing on them on the other end, passing mountain rainforest and tall eucalypts at intervals. It was paradise, clear sky, the color of the ocean in sets of blue, green and purple and the sun shining brightly made an exceptional view. It’s beyond words to describe the beauty of God’s creation; you have to see it to believe it. We stopped several places to take pictures. We took a halt at a beach, the beach was “CLEAN” the sand was pure and shining like gold in the sunlight, the winds were pleasant, we dipped our feet at the beach, the water was freezing cold and I missed GOAAAAAAAA.
Stopped for a quick grub, most of us feeling woozy, had some limes and a quick lunch, Mr. Sharma managed to spray tomato sauce on his pants and as decent as he is (being sarcastic), started blurting out all his favorite words lol. And Udi with his sense of humor offered to buy him tampons hahahahaha. All cleaned up and it was time to find some accommodation. Managed to get a reasonable place located just across the beach (I was happy, now I could take my walk on the beach alone at night.)
Next destination, the Twelve Apostles. The road from Lorne to Apollo Bay was long and rather boring. But on reaching the 12 Apostles, it was all worth it. The stunning collection of 8 limestone stacks just off the shore with the sun setting behind was the most notable attraction along the Great Ocean road. There were helicopter rides too but it would burn holes in my pockets ($80 for 15mins), so I decided against it. We drove back and stopped at the beach it was getting cold, the sun had set but we wanted to play and we did for a few minutes lol and the rules of the game kept changing and changing and all of us gave up.
Reached Lorne picked up some food went to our rooms, played a game of uno. I had two beers; (well done I’m proud of myself for once I decided against being the drama queen). I was tired, and so was everyone else so we went off to bed.
I sneaked out quietly at midnight. It was freezing colddddd… initially but then the winds began to grow on me. I loved it. I walked towards the beach. No traffic, no souls on the street, all I could hear was the waves break at the shore. The sky was clear with manyyyyy twinkling stars. The great bear was noticeable. I could see the bright red light signaling from lighthouse. Sitting on the bench, staring into the sky, listening to the waves break at the shore and in a few seconds sound like the fizz of aerated drinks (riveting), and I began to wrap my head around so many thoughts but I felt at peace, and I loved being alone. After half an hour I went back, jumped into my blanket and slept soundly.
Next morning all got dressed and hit the beach once again. Kunu, Bhanu n Nishu as predictable jumped into the cold water. Adil uncle couldn’t stay in the water for more than a few seconds and Udi dint have extra clothes. I wanted to join in toooooooo, but the girls wouldn’t accompany me. I know for sure if Hazel and I were together we wouldn’t have let this chance go, so that’s that. Had some lunch, Fish and chips not anywhere close to the perfect lunch I would have had at Seagull Resort in Goa anyways. Less than 24hrs and the holiday was over, and once again taking the road back home. Kunal, Nishant and I drove back together. Mr. Kumbakaran (Nishu baby) was fast asleep in the back seat, Kunal busy driving and I was trying to figure out what all I have to do over the coming days. And before we knew, we were home. It’s always amazing to notice that the trips back home are way faster than getting to the destination hmmmm?
I am thankful for the holiday, it was long due and well deserved and I enjoyed myself. All smiles
PS: Pictures speak volumes, so will upload them soon.
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