16 and 17 February 2012

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Prior to moving on Thursday morning we took a small drive to Rosa Brook.

We arrived at the quaint general store and the owner came out to fill up

the van (no self service, haven't seen that since I was a kid). The store

was something to behold with the interior seemingly untouched since the

turn of the previous century; bare wooden floorboards underfoot and

unfinished wooden shelves displaying the fresh produce on offer.



We then moved onto Margaret River for a walk up the main drag. The

surroundings in this area are stunning which makes going for a wander all

the more appealing. My ulterior motive for this stop in town was the

independent music store which again left me lighter in the pocket.



Our next destination was Bunbury as we have organised a few house sits over

the coming weeks. The drive in was an easy one but the smoke from the

ongoing bush fires was rather thick and prevalent enough to sting the eyes.

We checked into the Koombana Holiday Park but our run of cheap

accommodation came to an end.....nice place but nearing $40 for an

unpowered site!



On Friday morning we went to meet the couple we are house sitting for from

Saturday. Lovely couple with a beautiful home in a nice area about 10

minutes out of Bunbury. This time it appears easier on the pet front with

a terrier and two cats to care for.



The rest of Friday was spent walking around Bunbury getting our bearings.

It is a big place but immaculately kept and with the added advantage of

being right on the coast. There are plenty of watering holes and quality

places to eat so I am sure we will feel right at home.

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Photos

Bunbury
Overlooking the city from the inlet

Backyard of the year
Stunning views from our house sit