Our visit to Western Australia took us to the far south, to Albany. Near the town, the edge of Australia meets the fierce Southern Ocean which stretches south to Antarctica. On the summer day we were there the wind was howling all the way from the frozen continent.
It was cold and the air was thick with sea spray. It must have been tough for the early sailors who worked along this coast. I think that wind is a common occurance.
We went to see The Gap, a spectacular channel in the 40 metre granite cliffs. The clever locals have built a viewing platform that juts 10 metres over the edge to give a birds’ eye view of the giant waves below.
The construction is suitably sturdy and much safer that scrambling over rocks to see the action.
Standing on the edge requires a little bit of fortitude. The wind howls and the sea below would pound you to pieces if you fell in.
Near The Gap is Natural Bridge, a granite bridge in the rocks. The tide was low the day we were there, but in bigger seas the waves splash in magnificent fashion through the hole in the rocks.
The beautiful coast looks inviting, but I doubt that swimming there would be a good idea.
Even in this rugged, windswept environment things grow. Pretty wildflowers find a way to thrive between the rocks.
It is easy to see which way the prevailing wind blows.
…another magnificent part of Australia.
Love it😊
By: JoytotheWorld on January 12, 2018
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It is a beautiful, rugged area.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 14, 2018
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Reminds me of the coast south of Sydney. Lovely.
By: Sherry Felix on January 12, 2018
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I haven’t been there, maybe one day.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 14, 2018
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Incredible photos — it must be especially magnificent in person!
By: Stacy di Anna Pollard on January 12, 2018
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It is a stunning place.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 14, 2018
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It reminds me of the barrren landscape in Ireland.
By: Adrian Scaletti on January 12, 2018
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Ireland is a place I need to visit.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 14, 2018
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Spectacular
By: Mallee Stanley on January 12, 2018
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Beautiful!
By: Mulino Dominillo on January 12, 2018
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Rocky landscape are so interesting. Thanks for sharing a bit of Australia I didn’t realize.
By: aFrankAngle on January 12, 2018
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Australia is a vast and beautiful place.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 14, 2018
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We went many years ago to that magnificent part of Australia and there was no bridge so it was quite scary standing on the edge. I think there is always a howling gale. It’s so rugged and beautiful – great photos Deb
By: Elizabeth Litzow on January 12, 2018
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The steel structure is a great addition.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 14, 2018
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Majestic scenery and to have had the soundtrack of the wind and dashing waves must have been so exciting. The trees and roots are extraordinary.
By: Jan on January 12, 2018
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I’m not a fan of wind, but it is certainly a stunning and dramatic place.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 14, 2018
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A very beautiful part of Australia. You need to come back and do some more exploring.
By: Kerry & Jim on January 13, 2018
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We will be back.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 14, 2018
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A ruggedly beautiful environment. As I know I won’t be seeing that part of the world personally, I really enjoyed seeing it through your wonderful photos.
By: Karen on January 13, 2018
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I am happy to share our beautiful country.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 14, 2018
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It is indeed beautiful.
By: Karen on January 14, 2018
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Beautiful!
By: thirdeyemom on January 15, 2018
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