Melbourne Trip – Great Ocean Road on Christmas December 31, 2007
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The journey from Melbourne city area to the Twelve Apostles via the Great Ocean Road is about 400 kilometers if i got my facts right. Somebody tell me how many times it will be from Singapore’s Boon Lay to Pasir Ris, seems like around 10 trips to me isn’t it?

Although Kenneth was supposed to be the designated driver (DD) again, but it will be still very taxing for him to drive 800 kilometers straight (to and froth) even for an ex commando trained. Therefore, the journey there was left to me.
Well, there were countless occasions the road seems never ending, and all you could see is the mirage ahead. Kenneth had to jerk the steering wheel suddenly to inform me i’m getting into the opposing traffic lane because i was floating away.
It’s not easy to drive four hours straight, with the people around you trying to get some rest, making you feel all alone. All i could do to prevent myself from falling into dreamland/stoning was to constantly inject myself with the thoughts that three lives are in my hand, i want to see my family and her again. Singing out loud was am option to stay awake too.
It’s not over tonight, just give me one more chance to make it right. I may not make it through the night, i won’t go home without youuuu.

Bells Beach was the first stop on the itinerary. Kenneth mentioned about how popular this beach is and there will be serious surfing babes chilling out, making Kit all excited. However, upon arrival, all we could see is a few souls suited up and battling the mighty sea. Cais leh?


If only Singapore Beach produces such waves, if only!

That’s the Split Point Lighthouse at Otway National Park you see above.


There were many scenic outlook along the way, a place where you can pull over and snap some mouth watering photos.

It was Christmas Day, however there were still many many cars traveling along the Great Ocean Road. Above is the Lorne beach, where we manage to taste the local famous beef pies, really fantastic to munch on during a chilly day.

Every time i chance upon this photo, i can’t resist but to laugh out loud, really WTF right? Behind this photo is the art of the mastermind, which is me, i was the one who suggested this pose. Every night in my dreams, i see you, i feel you. That is how i know youuuu.
The times we spent together definitely brought some closure, however i wasn’t into that type of youknowwhat closure, uncertain about Kit though.

Welcome to Twelve Apostles at Port Campbell National Park.



Here are some of the amazing sceneries that we viewed, /spasm&peeinpants. The nature is surely the only magnificent artist i must comment , felt like we were at Kangaroo Island all over again.



Look at how mischievous Kit can be! Tongue sticked out infront of a V sign, simply suggesting something that it’s unwise to mention here.
The Twelve Apostles were mind boggling, however there was one huge negative point for it. Okay, maybe for the whole Great Ocean Road. The problem is none other than our pest friend, the Fly.
The experience with them was like super oh my gosh type. They will fly around your facial area, hang behind our back in a straight line (seems like chatting with one another to me), rest on your shoulder e certa. Even if you sweep them away, they will just zoom back to you like a clinging relationship that you cannot avoid. It gets very irritating when you try to smile in a photograph, with flies trying to get close to you, or on your face!
What was really scary was that many of the tourist don’t know about the fly infestation, and usually their backs will be swamped by nearly twenty of them, twenty!
I realised the only way to solve the problem, is to run or to constantly prepare your hands in the karate chop position to sweep them away.
Whoots, it’s New Year Eve already and i’m heading to a pot luck house party later on at Jeffery’s place. Kit and I are going to prepare our hong shao ruo signature dish to kick some ass. Meanwhile, i’ll try reflecting on my 2007 and preparing my 2008 resolutions, you people better be doing that too. By the way, tomorrow (New Year Day) will be my last entry for the Melbourne trip, feel free to check it out.
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Hi Guys,
Look at http://www.greatoceanroad-torquay.com.au – Enjoyed your pictures.
All the best
Tim