Blogs from Lancelin, Western Australia, Australia, Oceania

We've just spent a lovely week up at Moore River for our annual pilgrimage. This year the river had not broken through to the ocean so it was a bit murky and quite full but there were plenty of fish in there for the kids to chase along the shallow banks. The Midgit had a fishing net which worked much better for toddlers attention spans than a 'real' fishing rod which is what he tried to use last year although we didnt actually catch any fish which is probably for the best as neither the Hubby or I really know how to fillet a fish ;) Saturday and Sundays are packed with kids which is lovely with all the banks of the river full of people and people hiring canoes and boats etc. I showed the ... read more

There’s some bits in here about getting ready to leave Australia and fly to South Africa, but mostly it’s a diary of working in small town WA. If you’re looking for a real travelBlog don’t read this and then complain to me. July 16th Wake up before I need to so book a one-way ticket to Cape Town, SA ($1,041.18). I’ll be flying out of Perth on August 1st at 06h00 (Flight EK425) and arriving at Dubai at 13h00. A thirteen hour layover (well 12h50) before catching another flight at 03h50 (Flight EK772) and arriving in Cape town at 11h40 August 2nd. Every step since Tasmania has been a step closer towards home, but this’ll mark the start of my homeward journey. Work the cafe ten till three. Relatively quiet. Watch some kids flying a pirate ... read more

Some bits about booking flights from Perth to South Africa, but mostly a work diary. If this bothers you or you are looking for a real TravelBlog don’t read this. July 2nd – flights to SA Working for Kim today collecting branches from houses and running them to the dump. I’m meant to spend the afternoon helping him to fix the truck, but it doesn’t happen so I clock off at lunch. Helen show’s up for a chat whilst I make food. Look online for flight details to SA. Cheapest I can find is $1,000 for August 1st with Emirates. I need to decide if I want to fly to Durban or Cape Town. I think I’ll book this tomorrow. Take the bike for a ride and spend a little too long sat on the beach ... read more

If you’re looking for a TravelBlog and not a diary don’t read this. Until I earn enough for my ticket to Africa, there’s not much happening in my travels other than work. June 18th I stop at 19 Horton to pick-up some pot plants before I head to work. They’ve started on the wall to separate the two halves of the house. It’s a quiet Monday in the café. I start a little early so I can help Julie unpack some stuff and mix my day up with a few odd jobs. It’s a late finish since Julie wants to move the furniture around. The café is starting to look real homey. I plan to do some hours at the hardware tonight, but by the time I get back to Lano, claim my $2 from the ... read more

This entry is more diary than TravelBlog. If this bothers you in any way don't read it. May 28th First day off since…? Whatever, a day off means I do minimal work without monetary incentive. I do get food and drink and a good time. Kim sends me a text saying he’ll be around to collect me ‘after nine’, which translates as ‘about ten’. Collect Regan (who’ll no doubt tell you I woke her up, even though she texted me before I was even awake. Stop in the café to see Julie and then into Perth. Coffee bean shopping. I see Regan’s home and scooter (mostly the scooter). Clothes shopping, 5 minutes to buy jeans and shoes. I get a pair of beach shoes, reduced from $69 to $5. Meet Kim’s son Dale. Dale is sure ... read more