I could have titled this More Margaret River, but you have to admit, the name of this National Park sounds a lot more exotic and intriguing. Leeuwin-Naturaliste is a strip of protected running a couple of hundred kilometres down the coast of south west WA. It had been an eventful few weeks and a fewContinue reading “Leeuwin-Naturaliste”
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Margaret River
We had done our homework on the Margaret River. We had promised Ken wine, women and fish and we secured a spot for us and a cabin for Ken at Prevally Beach about 10 minutes from Margaret River. Now what Ken doesn’t know about fishing is well, unknowable. Tamika, on the other hand, was inContinue reading “Margaret River”
Make a Cuppa and Gird your Loins
Chapter 1 I’ve stared at the laptop balefully for the last few days. On one hand, knowing that I should be punching the keys, but on the other hand, finding the weakest of excuses to leave it till ‘tommorrow’. Whatever the virus that occupied my body for the best part of 2 weeks, laying aroundContinue reading “Make a Cuppa and Gird your Loins”
Bleah!!
Just a quick update. We finally escaped the clutches of Perth two weeks ago, but the dreaded lurgy, chased us down the highway and ambushed us at Margaret River. Anything other than sleep is difficult to achieve. I have lots of exciting adventures and misadventures to catch you up with. Just give me a fewContinue reading “Bleah!!”
Rottnest Island
We had heard how popular Rottnest Island is with the locals, especially during school holidays. so we waited until the day after school went back to take a day trip. The earliest ferry left ‘B’ Wharf, Fremantle Harbour at 8:30am, so we were up at 5:30am and out the door by 6am. Luckily, I guess,Continue reading “Rottnest Island”
We go to Freo…..FREO !!
Now the Perth rail network may be modest by comparison. but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in effciency. I must admit, we’re blessed by being on the recently opened airport line, but our soiree to Fremantle went smoothly. We had been planning to meet up with two good mates Gregg andContinue reading “We go to Freo…..FREO !!”
The Urban Jungle
Since our epic adventures are temporarily in hiatus, I will endeavor to keep your interest at least simmering with some vignettes about our time in Perth. Hang tough with me, the south west is only a mechanics bill away. Well, here we are, Perth Central Caravan Park. Barely two clicks from the runway, which isContinue reading “The Urban Jungle”
The Ride of Shame
It’s always a mistake to think to yourself “Gee the car’s been good lately. Haven’t had a drama in months. What a champion ! ” Cause very soon after that self congratulation, something bad will surely follow……..and it did. We’d left Baandee Lake early on the Friday morning and headed into Merredin, our most easterlyContinue reading “The Ride of Shame”
Mad Dogs and Englishmen
A cool morning saw us on the road to York. This was mere hop, skip and a jump and we arrived just in time for an alfresco coffee and a look around. York for NSWelchies, it’s Bellingen writ large and for Vico’s it’s Ballarat writ smallish. York is a beautiful town with a fantastic vibeContinue reading “Mad Dogs and Englishmen”
Green Trees and Stubble
Welcome back loyal readers. We hope you had a relaxing, indulgent Christmas and have recovered in time for 2023. Our fortnight in the ‘burbs was happily interrupted by a four day, all expenses paid round trip to Melbourne for a New Years Eve party. As you can see, it was a quiet affair……and thanks toContinue reading “Green Trees and Stubble”