Benwerrin

We left Portarlington and headed to the Great Ocean Road. We had a stop in Queenscliff because we really wanted to see the signature black lighthouse, one of just three in the world. We walked around the fort and I (Graham) suggested we go along the beach side of the fort. It was a high-ish tide, and all of the sand was under water, and the small waves were crashing against the rock wall.  Because the waves were tiny (bay style) we decided to push on. Now, pay attention here because this is the good stuff.  Lidia didnt know how to receive a "boost", as in "give me a boost over that fence". So with cupped hands I gently boosted her up a rock wall to the top, but she grabbed a rock that wasnt securely attached, and it fell down and crushed her fingers.

 



 

She claims that she was saving me, because the boulder was heading for my head, but secretly I think she just enjoyed learning the joys of a good boost. She was dripping blood everywhere so we decided to go back before the sharks came around looking for some action.

We went to a local health care centre in Queenscliff, and they patched her up. Said they dont think her fingers were broken, and gave me a needle tip, so that it the blood started to pressure under her finger nail I could drill it to release it - Im presently standing by, waiting for the chance. Anyway, it could have been worse - it might have been my hand .. Barr ha ha ha...

With that done, we set off on the Great Ocean road. It is such a great drive, and even enjoyable with the caravan on. We stopped at Bells beach for a look and at Point Addis for late lunch.

 

 

We were heading for Blanket Bay camping area, but the day was running out, so we stopped at a free camp just south of Benwerrin. As we arrived, some muppet was attempting to back his van in to a park. We waited and waited as he went backwards/forwards over and over. After he was finished, I absolutely nailed the reverse park on the first attempt, with a minor correction.

With camp set, we jumped in the car and went to Erskine Falls.  Its like a scene out of Jurassic Park

 



















We steamed up some Blue Muscles that we bought in Queenscliff for our entree, then atlantic salmon for main. The people camped next to us were eating instant noodles..... BARRR HA HA HA...