On this day, our group went to the Brambuk Cultural Centre in Halls Gap that told one of the dreamtime stories or creation stories by the local aboriginal population. Dreamtime stories are Aboriginal legends that explain how various land formations such as the Grampians came to be. Sadly, due to the decimation of the Aboriginal people and their culture, the story told at the center, which … Continue reading Day 22: The Grampians to Mount Gambier
As previously noted, the towering rock stacks along the Great Ocean Road are in the constant process of being shaped by the waves. In the morning, we visited London Bridge, which had formerly been a double arch. In 1990, two journalists, a man and a woman, were out on the rock formation exploring, when one of the arches collapsed into the sea requiring a rescue … Continue reading Day 21: The Great Ocean Road to the Grampians
My tour group started out early in morning for a scenic drive along the Great Ocean Road. Melbourne looked like it had a bad hangover after Melbourne Cup Tuesday and was sluggishly returning to work. We made a stop for coffee at the delightful Kobo Cafe in Torquay, a picturesque surfer town, before making our way to Bells Beach. If you’re a fan of the movie … Continue reading Day 20: The Great Ocean Road
Journeying Jeff 