Sunday, November 1, 2009

Day 6. 14 Oct 2009 . Wednesday

We head to the Tourist Bureau first thing in the morning. I ask the lady at the counter what we should see if we have only 2 days in Albany. She marks the scenic routes and spots we should head to in a green highlighter and we head off. Before that, a trip to a shoe shop for a pair of walking shoes to replace my addidas whose soles are peeling off. We drive to Mount Clarence (for a view across Albany), Princess Royal Fort (an old fort-we missed the views if there were any because it was just too much trouble getting the girls in and out of the car again) then head down to Emu Point, where we stopped for a yummy fish and chip lunch at the (another)beach. Although we find ourselves visiting beaches everyday, we never tire of them- the spectacular views, crashing waves, chilly winds, white powder fine sand.
 


After lunch and more shell picking we head for the Albany Wind Farm. Didn't think I would be interested in looking at man-made wind turbines,  but these giant pinwheel-looking structures are awe-inspiring up close, and the views across the bay pretty amazing. The girls are fast asleep by the time we get there so KM and I take turns with the camera to get pictures from the look out points.



We drive back to our little apartment for dinner. Two days in this apartment and it already feels like home.


4 comments:

  1. sheena looks like you guys had a wonderful time!!! i like that you got to stay in apartments and cook even! lovely vacation.

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  2. How are you Sheena ? Your gals are just lovely...looked like you guys had fun. I have no time to blog anymore :) but it's a great way to catch up with friends. Let me know if you are in the area.

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  3. Hi Sien Ching, Yes this is the Sheena you know! Thanks! I havent had much time to blog either. Still on day 6 of a trip that was a month ago :) Thanks for popping by!

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  4. Ching Yune, Yes with kids it is always nice to have a place to cook what they like to eat. Which is usually easy and nothing fancy like what the restaurants have.

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