We decided to stay three nights in Albany as it was such a big centre with lots to see and do. And I wanted a bit of a break from driving.
Albany is such an unexpected town, or I maybe should say city. Its harbour being the Prince Royal Sound with the far larger King George III Sound on which lies Middleton Beach where we were staying. The historical precinct sits on the granite hills on the harbour foreshores.
We visited the Anzac Memorial and old Fort sitting high on Mt. Clarence overlooking the city and the Sound. We walked the Beach, watched whales in King George Sound, viewed museums, became immersed in the first colonial arrival on the Brig Amity and just enjoyed the town.
The City is very proud of its Anzac connection where the Anzac ship 
We took a drive to the Wind Farm (supplying over 50% of the city’s electricity needs), had a coffee in the local distillery (award winning for its spirits, too early to taste test, well it was for me) and stood on what was once connected to Antarctica overlooking the Southern Ocean through the Natural Bridge and their Gap (25m sheer drop into the Ocean).
All in all a really enjoyable few days before we start to head back to Perth. Not long now before Robyn heads home and I follow her on the bike.
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