Worldtrip! The Great Ocean Road was... GREAT!!!

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January 2nd! We got out of the hostel, looking for new adventures; THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD!!

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Our new house on wheels was waiting for us to be refurbished by his new residents.
And it was time to pick up our new best friend Sabien! Driving on the left went pretty well and our house is very comfy.
Of course Sabien was waiting for us with a glass of wine when we got there. After loading her stuff and the groceries, the car was getting full. Sabien got the best place; on the bed... Totally illegal of course, but there are only 2 chairs so we had to do something.

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We also found our first glamping through the app wikicamps. According to the app, the place had a toilet building, covered picnic tables and trash cans. All we needed! Gass on it!
Full of enthusiasm and big eyes we got drove onto the terrain. Or... was it just a piece of land next to the highway with a toilet? Yes, that's what is was! But it was quite busy so we just made a party with a bottle of wine and snacks as real backpackers.
It was cold that night and we felt so sad for Sabien to dump her the first night in a pink tent next to the road... So we decided to sleep in the bed with the 3 of us. Well, lets just say it was a little bit to tight and Carmen had to listen to 2 snoring ladies!

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The second day we drove miles and miles, and then arrived in the middle of nowhere... Thanks Wikicamps! Unfortunately, you never know what you find beforehand. Nevertheless, we drove on to a campsite somewhere else with some help of a sweet old man. He brought us to a horse breeding farm where you could also sleep. Thanks oldie!
In the evening we made our first meal with the tools in the car. Our own pasta and it was delicious.

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In total, the 3 musketeers did the Great Ocean Road in 3 days and saw the most beautiful places! Great viewpoints, bright blue seas, kangaroos, koala's, a visit to the chocolate factory (YUMYUM) and of course the 12 apostles!

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Meanwhile, a picnic here and there, enjoying wines in the evening, see the Australian sun and we played monopoly and yatzee.
And not to forget... our many illegal unpaid nights in the parking lots. Of course, we always had to look for a good unobtrusive spot for Sabien's bright pink tent. That has occasionally been a challenge.

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So we had a very good spot for the 3rd night! Next to a campsite so we could use the toilet facilities, picnic tables and amazing views on the beach. We had already had an entire plan: good spot for the tent and a sneaky way to get onto the campsite and we would set our alarm early so we could see the sunrise on the beach.
And then suddenly.... There were 2 tough daddy's with a car full of children and fishing gear...

'Daddy, I need to pee ...'
'No worries, you can go for a pee right there'.

Okay, this boy was just peeing on the place where we wanted to set up Sabien her tent.

'Daddy…. I also need to pee '
'No worries, just go next to your brother'.

And also he was emptying his bladder on Sabien het spot!

You may guess... but of course, number 3 had to pee as well. Anyway, to make a long story short: the 3 boys have just been pissing in Sabine's "bedroom" (including the dads)
Welcome to the glamping life!
Sab had finally set up her tent at THE spot and to complete the story we have just sat peed ourselves next to the tent (hihi).

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The next day the sunrise was amazing! Alone on the beach we sat in our chairs and waited until the one and only sun comes up out of the ocean. Super!

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And then suddenly the Great Ocean Road had come to an end. Time flies when you're having fun. And we really did (except for the flies, they were everywhere!).

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So tomorrow we will have a day of traveling ahead, so we hope to find some WiFi and share our post about the amazing Grampians with you!!

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Wow this looks so amazing honestly.. I hope one day. I have the chance to go exploring and traveling like you on beautiful adventures.
I'd like to wish you all the best in life and much more adventures ahead.
Cheers and much love from me.
Goldie.

Wow what a sweet respond! Thank you so much. We are really enjoying it and please if you have the change just go for it!! You only life once ;-)
Much love back from us!

This is wonderful! Beautiful pictures.
I am also planing to visit Australia this year and make a nice roadtrip with my girl :)

Wish you the best!

Wow... you girls sure are having the time of your lives :)

Stunning photos!! Thanks for sharing :)

Nice photos with nice views

Looks like a fun trip with beautiful view, glad you guys enjoyed it and thanks for sharing your story :)

amazing.. what a way to make this trip..

thank you for sharing

The definition of travel photography! Perfect! Looking forward to seeing more photos!

We will do our best to keep on going!! Thank you!

Funny story and beautiful pics. followed :P

Thank you! We do our best ;-)

What and awesome story and set of pictures. I love that you found someone that was willing to show you a cool spot to sleep, And your sunrise picture is breathe taking. Most certainly worth the early wake! thank you for sharing @twogirls1planet

It really was, we were so lucky! Thank youou!

Wow, beautiful pictures. Thanks for sharing

You are very welcome :D

Gypsy life, a beauty :)

It really is! Everyone should try it sometime

Totally agreed ! This is defo on my bucket list when i be back in Aussie :)

Thank you for sharing your emotiond

No problemo :D You are very welcome. Sometimes its hard to travel. Backpacking can we a hard life sometimes but it's better then any other life we think ;-)

blue seas, kangaroos, koala's, and the chocolate factory. From the pictures and the story it sounds like an adventure. I am assuming you did find WIFI BEAUTIFUL SCENERY!! Thanks for sharing.

Haha exactly how it should be right?! It was amazing. We are very glad you liked it thank you!

let me know if your coming to Sydney - i can show you around for a day

We've already been there! But if we go again we will let you know! Thanksss!!!

all good -enjoy OZ

Love your blog! When I was there, the weather was really bad... Looks like you had tons of fun

Thank you!! Awh that is so bad! Weather is always a thing when you are travelling... We did have fun but sometimes we don't like with bad weather haha

Wow, amazing world trip, I can't go there but I can imagine how was your trip through your blogs. Thanks @twogirls1planet

Glad you like it! Thank youououou

Looks nice. I have been so many places but never to Australia.

Just do it! It's amazing! Just a little big haha so take some time

I love the Great Ocean Road and the Twelve Apostles, so beautiful. Great post :)

We really enjoyed it as well, glad we did it and took our time! Thank you!

Wow, seems to be it was a nice camping trip...without a toilet ;-) Keep it on and have a nice day!

Haha yes sometimes you have that problem ;-) We will keep it on no problemo thank you!

stunning pics!! Upvoted. Followed!!

Thank!! you!!! so!!!! much!!!!!

:) You can follow me @randomvideos to find posts related to places to visit in India.

@twogirls1planet Together with my GF, we also prefer traveling with a tent instead of fancy hotels :) looks like you were having great time :)
I've created new post about Warsaw:
https://steemit.com/travel/@radzioha/warsaw-by-night-2-the-nowy-swiat-pavilions-heart-of-warsaw-s-nightlife
if you would like to know what are " the pavilions", please check it :)
all the best!

I can almost feel how the Koala feels in that picture. Ultra laziness​!

Wow...This trip looks amazing.

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Upvoted! Great blog, looking forward to
following more of your adventures!! Xo