Albany

Next stop Albany. Unfortunately the weather turned really bad - gale force winds, rain and thunder  storms.  We decided to stay put for a couple of days because the  weather was even worse to the west where we are headed.

 

 

 

This picture says it all – winds to 100kph. This is Middleton Beach overlooking the Bay.

 

 

 

It did fine-up today so we went sight-seeing. From Mount Melville you get 360 degree views over Albany and Princess Royal Harbour.

 

 

Next was Torndirrup National Park. This sign says it all.

 

 

 

Next stop Antarctica and yes it was cold!!

 

 

 

 

This is the Gap where the sea rushes in and eventually erodes the rock.

 

 

 

And 50 metres away is the Natural Bridge which has been eaten away over the centuries.

 

 

 

Down 800 meters and 78 steps you reach the blowholes. They only “blow” when there is bad weather- so yes they were blowing today.

 

 

This is an old whaling ship at the Whaleworld museum south of Frenchman Bay.

 

 

 

The sun was almost shining when we left Whaleworld to return to Albany City. This is looking back towards Emu Beach where we are staying.