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