A collection of long distance ride reports by Melvyn Yap
Day 89: Torndirrup National Park (Side Tour)
June 12th, 2011
Albany
Distance: 63km
Total distance: 5672km
Another beautiful day today! First thing in the morning, I relocated to the backpackers next door just because they have free internet to use, both PC and wireless. Immediately after that, I rode out of the town centre and head south towards Torndirrup National Park.
Moved to this backpackers first thing in the morning. Simply because they have free internetRiding along the Princess Royal Drive with an awesome ocean viewHopped onto the bikeway after 4kmThree wheels are better than two!Kangaroos enjoying lifeInside Torndirrup National ParkAt the peak of Stony Hill after a steep climbFooling around 😛It's a loooong way down from here. Also, note the strong wind!When will I ever learn that clipless sandals do not get along with rocky surfaceMy attempt at taking an abstract shotDescending from Stony Hill, no traffic at all! Definitely one of the best descent I had in a while!This is Salmon Hole, hands down the MOST BEAUTIFUL BEACH I've ever seen!!!Salmon Hole from a different position. I can just look at this all day long!Just look at the colour! Drop dead gorgeousLocated at the end of the road was Frenchman Bay, apparently a popular spot for picnicVery nice indeed, but Salmon Hole still win!There were at least 10 vehicles parked here, quite a lot considering its low season nowSocks of various colours and sizes hanging on the fence, no idea what it means...A lot of trees here are miniature-sized, somewhat like bonsaiOn my way to see the blowhole, lots of tourists hereThis is the blowhole, quite disappointing. Only felt a gush of air from the gap every now and then, no water at allNext stop is The Gap. Can't see it from here but the gap refers to the area between where I'm standing and the wall of rocks on the backgroundThis captured my attention more!The Natural Bridge, on its way to become another gap soonWalking back to the carpark from the Gap and Natural BridgeCable Beach, meh, no where near as awesome as Salmon HoleRiding back to Albany townThe world-renowned Bibbulmun Track, a long distance walking trail that runs from Perth to Albany for about 1000kmAnd guess what? I'm triking on it! Just because I can!I'm glad I took this track, or else I'd miss gorgeous scenery like this!Weeee~~~Bandicoots!!!Hikers!!! Wait, what??Back to the hostel. The size of this room is twice the one at YHAHungry Jacks for tonight! YUMS! XD
