big rocks, small people

We went for a bit more of a local trip this time around with a drive down to the Porongorup Range, Mt Barker and Albany, for a weekend of camping, wining, walking, and really big rocks. Seriously, everything down there is about the really big rocks.

The porongorups? really big rocks.
The gap and the natural bridge? really bit rocks.
Albany? they have a really big rock shaped like a dog.

The campsite was a touch...underwhelming. The website mentioned something about grassy patches under beautiful trees, but we got a patch of sand and gravel wedged inbetween the BBQ area, the driveway, and a couple who somehow thought 3-5am was a good time to have a loud conversation. It did have trees, though, so...you know....halfway there, and maybe the other features were a bonus? 

Margaret River gets all the plaudits as WA's big name wine region, but the Great Southern is where it's at - Galafrey, Plantagenet, Harewood, etc. They know what they're doing down there. For their sake, I hope the reputation keeps growing. For my sake, I hope it stays about the same.

Anyway, this is sorta what the weekend looked like:

Big rock, from the top.

Little lady, also from the top.

The walkway around the top of the Porongorups reminded me how Wellington wind feels.

Another view from the top, North to the Stirling Ranges.

even when you stand back, it feels like you might be a bit too close...

The pro.

The Natural Bridge + small person.

The gap + small people.