8 Jan 2011

Day 6 (28-Dec-2010) Melbourne - Wilsons Promontory

Following a meagre fibre-filled breakfast, we were dropped off by Nick at the Hertz office downtown to collect our rental car – with many others intent on doing so also, going by the large queue. An hour later, we found ourselves on HWY 1, heading southeast towards Wilson’s Promontory. We chose a cunning scenic route, dropping down to the coast at Wonthaggi, and following the coastline though Fish Creek to Sandy Point. Along the way, we loaded up with provisions for our self-catering itinerary and stopped for number of short hikes. We then retraced our steps to Fish Creek, before arriving at our destination for the day just outside Yanakie.

The log cabin was very quaint, situated a short distance from the cove encircled by Sandy Point. Following short reconnoitre of the cove, we retreated to the veranda to attend to admin. chores and watch the sun set over a glass (or two) of wine. It was then that we realised how noisy, sweaty and claustrophobic Singapore life is compared to the vast open and dry expanses of rural Australia. Dinner comprised of pumpkin soup and ravioli – but no peas :-(

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