Early start....the beginning of a special day.
Another long straight road....
and surprised to see crops as far as Nundroo.
To encourage peace and quiet for our ever-patient driver we started to listen to Bill Bryson "A Sunburnt Country" (Thank you Derek & Sue)..entertaining and funny.
We arrived at Nullabor Road House at 10.30 to find the motel units were basic but ok, much better than we had expected ! And 5 bars of cover so we could do the blog!
We drove to the Head of Bight and were overcome with the spectacular views.....long white sandhills,
limestone cliffs, and turquoise water leading into dark blue depths as far as the eye could see
........and then the whales! We must have seen about 40 whales....mothers and calves (one calf was white and born on August 1st)
The whales come into the protected and warmer waters of Head of Bight within 50 metres of the viewing area.
They leave the Antarctic winter and arrive at Nullabor between June and October .They come to calve and grow strong enough to return to Antarctica, catching the warm current running south from Albany.
We watched in awe to see them in action....
Our day was complete by the venue and menu for dinner.
Sue and Sal had to learn to do the Topaz Tango !
Wow! Photo's are amazing! Looks like you've had good weather too. We've agreed that Robert Gully must be the most patient man in the world! Have had plenty of giggles thinking of the pilates class. All fine here. J, A, S, L & B xx
ReplyDeleteWell that's a great surprise blog! The beaches look divine and the whales must be amazing... G xxoo
ReplyDeleteLoving the blog. Just wondering when Rob will have his say... About Pilates class? Hehehe
ReplyDeleteAll well here. Glad ur having fun. Skd xxx
Ok share the Pilates giggles??? Love those whales!
ReplyDeleteGlad u are back in range! Lol Til xx
So pleased you are back in range, love seeing the days excitement. What an amazing experience watching those whales! All well here, J&M egarly awaiting belated christening (or christianing as she calls it! Not too keen on the water on her head though, plays havok with her hair!) Em's b'day tomorrow so excitment levels peaking ..... Hope you are travelling safely and there are some moments of serenity, Rob!!! xx LMD
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