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5 March
Woke under huge trees shedding bark and gently raining gumnut caps on roof of car. Ah, Nannup. Drove in early morning sun and shadows along empty winding roads through southwest forrests. Tookgravel road shortcut explained by local in Pemberton. Back on main road through Walpole to Denmark. Very quiet. Long weekend Sunday. Called acquaintance and met at airstrip where flying models and real planes starred in aviation get together. I listened to old flyer tell extraordinary tales of the early days. Eagles hovered over flying models thinking they were prey. Headed for Albany. Picked up two Canadian hitchhikers. Rare sight these days. Enjoyed walking track along Princess Royal Harbour. Spruiked empty streets. Met two dutch travellers who told me where the public hot shower was. Still the lucky country.
6 March Monday
Rode up My Clarence for views. War Memorial. Flew flag. Radio tower wined, moaned. One lady said it sang. Pondered war. Couple from Sydney got sticker for their boat at Cruising Yacht Club. (where I sailed) Eight guys from Qatar. One got sticker. Back in town saw dutch guys. Very quiet day. We decide to celebrate one's birthday early. Found spot by pond. Drank beer.
7 March Tuesday
Sorted car and finances. Went to "Albany Advertiser". Got interview and pic for article. Won't know til it appears. Drove five hours of wide green land to Esperence. My Australia. Lady Kylie - car - purred.

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[Richard]

Regatta Results
Black flag cost us a place. Finally all results are up, we did well. Trip back good, left 1240 Friday locked up boat Sat 0900 Spoke to Alan yesterday in NZ all well