Made it to Cape Leeuwin yesterday and saw the Southern Ocean and the Indian Ocean meet off one of the three great capes (cape horn and the cape of good hope are the others). I doubt I'll sail past this cape so it was fascinating to stand on the shore and soak in the breeze and the salt air. The lighthouse was impressive and the view from the top was worth the walk up the winding metal stairs (and the admission fee).



When I described driving the car yesterday, I failed to mention that the most difficult adjustment has been using the turn signal which is on the right-hand side of the steering column. The windshield washer controls are on the left and I'm constantly turning on my wipers when I try to signal my intentions. Slowly getting better, but occasionally my windows get cleaned when I'm trying to turn.

Finally saw a large group of kangaroos. Pulled a quick u-turn and drove back to sit and stare at them. There were about 20 of them in the field.



One thing I miss about being on land is the close interaction with the sun, the moon, and the environment. In the car, I can run the air conditioning and the same in my hotel room. I close the drapes to block the light and I can turn on the headlights to pierce the darkness. Last night, I went for a walk on the beach to watch the sun set. When I turned around, I realized the moon was almost full. On passages, you always know the phase of the moon since you watch it every night. On land, it's something you have to deliberately check.



Made my bookings for the rental car and accommodations in Hobart. Trying AirBnB this time, booking a room in a house.

One more sculpture, this one a bit more whimsical: a pirate cow on the cape leeuwin lighthouse grounds. I particularly liked the parrot on her horn.