A Drive Into The Hills- The Darling Range

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A Drive Into The Hills- The Darling Range

 Australasia » Australia » Western Australia » Perth By esolpkh
June 29th 2007 Friday

Perth doesn't have mountains, only big hills. Gene and I drove up to Araluen Park and Canning Dam. Another crisp, sunny day. It was a bit cooler away from the city. Gene was a little disappointed in the park, but it was nice to be out in nature. There weren't a whole lot of flowers, but it IS winter. The great thing about being in Australia this time of year is that things are relatively peaceful. I'm enjoying the lack of crowds.

After the park we drove over to the dam. I was surprised to see how low the water level is. Now when I have to deal with the rain, I don't mind it so much.

We made our way back to Perth and took in another visit to the beach. A big storm was rolling in so we didn't stay long.

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Photos

Araluen Park- Waterfall
But no water was falling. Too parched.

Araluen Park- pond
Gene said he used to swim in it when he was a little boy. THAT was a long time ago. Just kidding!

Araluen Park
Tall trees. Duh!

Araluen Park
Colorful peppers. Don't they look like Christmas lights?

Araluen Park
Duck in Water. Sounds like the name of a painting, doesn't it?

Canning Dam
The reservoirs are painfully low due to the long drought. And the recent rain has done little to change things.

Canning Dam
These were once very popular to plant in the yard. As you can see the bush fires turn their trunks black; hence, the no-longer-PC name, Black Boys.

Swanbourne Beach
Got my feet wet in the Indian Ocean before a big storm came roaring in.

Swanbourne Beach
Honey, let's take the children down to the beach.