Margaret River

24 September 2012

Arrived Margaret River for 2 nights. Now for some serious wine, chocolates, fudge etc etc.

Ma and Poppa

24 September 2012
In Margaret River for a couple of days. What amazing food. Camenbert to die for, Chocolate and Fudge for the sugar hit, and Wine Wine Wine for a good nights sleep. Truly a tick on the bucket list. And we do it all again tomorrow. What a life.

Ma and Poppa

24 September 2012
Donkey Orchid, Busselton near Margaret River

24 September 2012

Red Beaks Orchid, Busselton near Margaret River, one of the many orchids

25 September 2012
Ringnecked Parrot at Margaret River Caravan Park

24 September 2012
Main Street, Margaret River

25 September 2012
Cows at Cowaramup

25 September 2012
Candy Cow at Cowaramup

Bunbury

19 September 2012

In Bunbury for 3 nights.

Ma and Poppa


22 September 2012

Staying in Bunbury until Monday.

Ma and Poppa

20 September 2012
From Collie, Ferguson Valley

22 September 2012
Lighthouse, Bunbury

22 September 2012
Gnomesville
Donnybrook, Ferguson Valley

22 September 2012
Donnybrook Fun Park

Perth

14 September 2012

In Perth for 5 nights.

Lots of traffic!

Ma and Poppa

17 September 2012
Perth from Kings Park

19 September 2012
Camel at Harvey Cheese

Moora

13 September 2012

In Moora for one night.
Off to The Wildflower Farm.

Ma and Poppa

13 September 2012
Sheep just shorn at Moora

Perenjori

10 September 2012

In Perenjori for three nights and more wildflowers.

48th Wedding Anniversary today.

Ma and Poppa

11 September 2012
Everlastings, Perenjori

12 September 2012
Hi All

We are at Perenjori in the middle of wildflower territory. The locals say the wildflowers are not as good this year due to little rain but we have seen over 800 and they are just amazing. You do not have to look very far as they are just on the side of the roads but when you get out of the car and do a bit of exploring you find plenty. We leave here tomorrow and stay at Moora the night and should arrive in Perth Friday for 5 days or so.

The last update was from Carnarvon where we stayed 5 nights. Carnarvon is known for tourism and fruit and veges. We really enjoyed the fresh fruit and veges. The pawpaws very yummy. Also mango ice blocks dipped in chocolate. Did all the local trips in the area.
The night after leaving Carnarvon we stayed at Hamelin Station Stay which we enjoyed very much. Met some lovely people and plenty of wildflowers.
We then went onto Denham and I just loved Denham. Of course we went to Monkey Mia to see the Dolphins being fed. Met the same people we met at Hamelin.
Then onto Kalbarri and plenty of wildflowers, coastal cliffs which were amazing. Through Northampton (more wildflowers) to Geraldton.
We stayed in Geraldton  5 nights. Met the same people we had met on two previous occasions and at Happy Hour at our van one night we discovered they knew friends of ours very well from Bli Bli.  When R was in Nambour years ago they ran the Youth Group at Nambour where R attended. R was very friendly with their kids and they couldnt believe we were R M's parents. Small world. Geraldton was very windy and I mean very windy and showery.
We both had our cars serviced there. Visited the HMAS Sydney Memorial and did the tour and the volunteer guide explained it all to us. Very amazing and spectacular. Then to Mullewa for two nights and we did the wildflower walk and the drive to see the famous Wreath Flowers. Yes they are spectacular.
Decided to go onto Western Flora Park at Ebeabba for two nights. Its run by a botanist and he took us on a tour of his place explaining the insects wildflowers and conservation. Leaving there we went to Cervantes and the Pinnacles. Another amazing sight. At Cervantes we both celebrated our wedding anniversaries and went to the local Country Club for Seafood Night. The local lobster was the best I have ever tasted. Very enjoyable. Then to Perenjori where are now.

We have seen some beautiful wildflowers and all we seem to do is take photos. All travelling well. M and H have had colds but other than that we are going great. Travelled 14000 km so far and been on the road 16 weeks. I can why people do the grey nomad thing.

Must away. Miss you all.

Love Ma and Poppa

Cervantes

9 September 2012

At Cervantes for one night. Off to The Pinnacles this arvo.

Ma and Poppa

9 September
Pinnacles, Cervants

Eneabba Flora Park

7 September 2012

At Eneabba Flora Park for one night.

Ma and Poppa


8 September 2012

Staying an extra night at Eneabba Flora Park.

Ma and Poppa


7 September 2012
Sunset at Eneabba Flora Park

7 September 2021
Eucaptylus Mottlecah in Eneabba Flora Park

Mullewa

5 September 2012

In Mullewa for the night.

Ma and Poppa


5 September 2012

Staying two nights.

Ma and Poppa

6 September 2012
These cutouts were everywhere in the Mullewa area.

6 September 2012
Wreath flowers, Mullewa area

6 September 2012
More cutouts near Canna

Geraldton

31 August 2012

In Geraldton for 5 nights.

Ma and Poppa

31 August 2012
After all the red country this was a pleasant sight near Geraldton

1 September 2012
Little sub

3 September 2012
HMAS Sydney Memorial, Geraldton

Kalbarri

28 August 2012

Arrived at Kalbarri for 3 nights.

The wildflowers are fantastic.

Ma and Poppa

29 August 2012
Wildflowers near Kalbarri

31 August 2012
Northampton

30 August 2012
Natural Bridge, Kalbarri coast

Denham

25 August 2012

In Denham for three nights and it is a beautiful spot.
Going to Monkey Mia to see the dolphins Sunday.

Ma and Poppa

25 August 2012
Shell Beach near Denham

26 August 2012
Taken at Shark Park Aquarium, Denham

27 August 2012

Another tick on the bucket list - Dolphins at Monkey Mia. Truly beautiful.

Ma and Poppa


27 August 2012
Feeding the dolphins at Monkey Mia.