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A Bay on Rotnest
This bay is really picturesque and a great place for diving Rotnest Island Visit
Over the Easter weekend we ventured to Rotnest Island with new friends Graham & Ruth McLennan and Cris & Claire (new pommie arrivals) all of which we met at the Perth International.We were all collected at the park at 6.45 a.m. and after collecting others along the way, we ventured to the cruise departure point on the Swan River. Jen in her wisdom thought sea sick tablets may be the order of the day for the crossing, and after taking one each, we felt somewhat “tired” by the time we reached Rotnest. We had a pre-arranged tour and lunch time so we decided to take an underwater tour (in a boat with a glass bottom). The fish etc were extremely interesting but did not see any sharks which sometimes appear for us paying peasants. Lunch was next on the agenda and with a pool setting as part of the backdrop, we both enjoyed a hearty lunch and dessert. After satisfying our pangs of hunger we journeyed to the bus tour pickup point and finally climbed aboard for our guided tour of the island. It was interesting to note that the island generates its own power via wind generator
Jen & Tony on Rotnest
The island is really interesting and this view is looking back to the mainland and water by way of a desalination plant. The driver was full of information and the various bays, lighthouse and little quockers were all extremely interesting. By four in the afternoon our group met again at the boat for our journey home. Cris and Claire had ridden around most of the island and were somewhat tired, but all in all….it had been a great day for everyone.
Change of Direction.
Life at the park was more tiring than we anticipated and with management and us not exactly firing on all cylinders in the same direction, we thought that touring Australia would be far better. Handing our resignations in after completing our eight weeks of hard labour (11 hour days at time for Jen), we packed our belongings and moved out of the park and took up residence in another park at Gwelup. For the first week at the park we stayed in a villa as Nick and Anna plus little Samara flew over to stay with Jen & myself. On the second night of their visit problems arose when thieves broke into out villa (plus four others in the park) whilst we slept. Nick’s computer, wallet & credit card,
Miamia Bakehouse
This is a visit which is worthwhile. The pies & pasties are excellent plus Jen’s bag and cards were targeted by the crooks. Awaking to Samara at 1.30am we discovered our loss and immediately started the process of cancelling cards and ringing the police. At that stage we ascertained that no money had been taken from our accounts but ready cash was gone. A few days later when we had ventured south we discovered that our account was $1000 lighter so that is now in the hands of the bank and police. Police fingerprinted the crime scene (as they do in CSI), but it looks as though the crooks were smart enough to only leave footprints on the outside chairs.
DOWN THE COAST
Venturing down the coast on Tuesday we stayed at Yallanup in an extremely nice villa after firstly looking at some undesirable accommodation in another park nearby. Pizza was our meal that night and the next day saw Nick and Tony do the Ngligia Caves tour whist the girls had a beautiful breakfast of scrambled eggs and smoked salmon at a nearby eatery overlooking the beach at Dunsborough. The caves were extremely interesting and to see just how nature works over millions of years is a must for any visitor to
Jen at Voyager Winery
This winery is simply superb. The wine is magnificent and the food and decor superb. this area of Western Australia.
The follwing day we headed further south to Margaret River where Nick purchased some Howling Wolves wine and we again visited the chocolate factory. From there we ventured to Voyager Wines and enjoyed a mid afternoon coffee and scones. This winery is extremely picturesque and has seven full time gardeners to keep the place in shape. (the wines are good too !!!!) Thursday saw us return to Karingyup Tourist Park and on our arrival they upgraded us to a spa villa which was huge. The owners did this because of our hassles earlier in the week and was certainly appreciated by us all. Friday was “D” day for Nick, Anna and Samara, and a quick trip in to Perth for breakfast was all we could achieve before flight time. After saying our goodbyes to “the troops” Jen & I watched the plane disappear into the clouds and then head back to the park.
Saturday and Sunday saw Jen & I ready the caravan for our trip north and at last we have room to move around the van without falling over something. On Monday Tony went off to work with a young lad we met
Nick & Jen Voyager
This winery has seven gardeners and this is the entrance at the Big4 Park. His business is installing a new type of gutter guard and was more than happy for someone to help. Next week Tony will be doing another three jobs with him before the “grey Nomads” finally head north on the journey to Darwin. The pin money will certainly help with the fuel bill as Cris and Claire advise that diesel can get up as high as $1.98 per litre. They rang us from Alice Springs last night and elaborated on their adventures to date. It was all interesting but one certainly has to watch the expenses. We will keep everyone informed of our journey as it unfolds.
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Maggie
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Good tripping
Very interesting, am keeping copies! Glad you had a great time with Nick, Anna and Samara (who is gorgeous). Should be a great trip north, take care and have fun - looking forward to further bloggs Max says "whoowhoop" and wants some Ugg boots - the door to her cage is too cold on these frosty mornings! luv Maggie