We had a thunderstorm (in the distance) with rain overnight, but it was sunny this morning at Wellington Dam. We packed up and reluctantly said goodbye to our camping friends, who came by as we were packing up. They all turned up again to say goodbye as we left – how nice. The Queenslander numbers are depleting at the camp site. Dave our immediate neighbour is demanding that he get nice neighbours like us or else. Glen said he had a little tear in his eye, giving me a hug. Truly amazing how quickly you can bond with people, like you have known them for years.
We pointed ourselves south and did a bit of back country roads to make a direct route. We climbed the hills and down the other side and did some more climbing. Lovely forest drive.
This was our trip today.
We are very close to Cape Leeuwin which is the most south westerly point of Australia and we have been on the road for 5 months.
Out of the forest roads, we came close to Donnybrook and went in to the town which was very busy with a Saturday market. It has some nice old buildings. Could not get any nice photos because of all of the traffic.
Lots of plants and food. Glen bought some Orange Blossom Honey.
We passed many orchards selling apples, peaches, nectarines. There were Marron farms and Vineyards.
Balinup was a very pretty town, just loved these trees with their bright yellow leaves. Almost a autumn effect in summer.
Below is Bridgetown, where we stopped for lunch and a browse around.
A neat little lolly shop with absolutely everything.
We bought some coffee boiled lollies and Christmas chocolates.
Lovely packaging. The owner asked us behind the counter so we could get the best photograph :)
Lots and lots of Christmas trees. This was the spot to stop, a motor bike rider even stopped for a photo. The two people walking up the hill are two very unfit bike riders who should not be attempting rides like this and in the distance a HUGE fifth wheeler struggling uphill.
We first encountered the Blackwood River at Bridgetown and it flows all the way to the ocean at Augusta.
Afternoon tea was at the Alexandra Bridge (locality) we crossed the river and stopped at a parking area and walked down to the river. The wind was certainly blowing. A beautiful river, very dramatic.
We arrived into Augusta around 3.30pm to a very windy and overcast place. We had a few spits of rain as we set up the SS Camper Trailer. The wind is at 43 kph – the crew had to hold down the mainsail while the captain anchored her. Looks like it will be a 7 day voyage at this stage.
We are very close to the water with some great views. We are just getting some of the gusts but don’t seem to have exposure to the full force of the wind.
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