MAINLY FOR THE BOYS

Me & a big bird, a royal albatross who have about a 3metre wing span.

Although there were 32 nests when we visited the Royal Albatross Centre at the end of the Otago Peninsula we were only able to see 3 chicks (yes that is a chick) but no adults as they were all away at sea fishing.

The entrance to the Otago Harbour from the Fort Taiaroa observation post.

This fort was established in 1885 as a result of a threat of war between Russia and Britain and used right up until the 2nd World War.

A soldiers view from the observation post.

Looking for the enemy.

The way to all the action which never really happened. Although there were over 500 firings from the fort all were for practice only.

One of the gun racks in the series of tunnels in the fort.

The 18 ton, 6 inch, breech loading disappearing gun tucked safely away below the surface.

A one minute cycle between rounds.

The business end of the six inch disappearing gun

Six inch colour coded shells.

The road in & out, Otago Peninsula. DOC buildings.

An added bonus to the day, frolicking sea lions in Pilots Bay.