With that thought and knowing that today would be an easier day, we set off with the adrenaline pumping for walk no. 2.
We headed towards the cliff out of Cape Bridgewater Bay. It was a reasonably strenuous climb. When we reached the top, were rewarded with a lovely view of the beach and the kiosk.
It was a splendid perfect postcard panoramic views of the long stretch of beach, Bridgewater Beach. The beach looked very inviting bathed in the morning golden sun, framed by two Capes.
Bridgewater Beach. The cafe is the second budiling from left on the beachfront.
In the far distance, where we came from yesterday, is Cape Nelson. Here, we were standing at the top of the cliff is Cape Bridgewater.
When we looked back into Portland, we could see the vastness of the beach. The wind farms were way back in the distance in Portland appearing just as a tiny speck on the horizon.
Heading up at the front of the group was John. Later we met up with John at the seal viewing platform.
Seal Colony
We were also rewarded with the sighting of the seals on two different viewing platforms. They were very far down from the cliff top .
There were two different colonies of seals, Australian Fur Seal and New Zeland Fur Seal. They do not mix and have their own territory. Apparently this area has the largest seal colony on the Australian mainland.
That was when we learnt that he encountered a snake! Since then with, that many of us tramping the ground, the vibrations would have moved the snakes on, I hope! Brownn snakes are poisonous and walking in the bush always carried the risks as far as snakes are concerned. I lived in the hills of Adelaide next to a reserve and I am mindful of brown snakes or any other snakes. We were glad that John had a narrow escape.
The walk this morning was rewarded with spectacular scenery, which ever way you turned. We then reached the highest cliff in Victoria. With the glorious blue sky and light breeze it was as perfect weather for the walk.
We were surprisingly rewarded with this beautiful sight of a group of kangaroos. This a great shot!
St. Mary MacKillop Camino 