Margaret River to Darling Downs (WA) 16-23 November 2009

Margaret River Day 1

Lovely day to day, well, started off that way anyway. By the time we got to Margaret River (via Augusta), it was pouring raining. Bugger. After settling in and setting up, we took a quick drive around town to get our bearings. Quite a number of people visiting Margaret River at the moment.

Had a conversation via UHF radio with Col & Debbie – WA Kedron Owners. They are travelling to Walpole to do some fishing. Not financial members because of the mainly QLD focus of the club now.  But are thinking about joining soon.

Margaret River Day 2

Took a drive over to Dunsborough this morning. We had arranged to meet Jane & Len at their home to see whether we would like to babysit their cat (Oscar) and home. They are a lovely couple, and the home is set a couple of rows back from the beach. They need us for two months starting 10^th April 2010, which is pretty good timing. That will be the last one we do before the JR’s reunion.

Coming back towards MR, we checked out Taunton Farm Caravan Park. It’s lovely, and we may go there after we leave here.

Margaret River Day 3

Got woken up this morning by howling wind, pouring rain and the odd burst of thunder or two. Good start to the day. It’s being doing that on and off all day, but we’ve stayed hunkered down and dry. Went for a walk up and down the main street to see what was what and have a cup of coffee. Lots of people around including lots of kids.

Take away for tea – but haven’t decided what to go for yet.

Margaret River Day 4

Caught up with Jennie & Jeff for coffee this morning, and to decide what we’ll do over the next couple of days. We’re having dinner with them tomorrow night, so we’ll catch up properly then.

Spent the rest of the day sort of lollygagging.

Margaret River Day 5

Got caught up on some chores today – bug screens etc. Then dinner tonight. We’ve decided to book for another couple of days and then travel to Nannup. I booked into there just in case to make sure of a water connection.

Margaret River Day 6

Drove over to the coast and had a look at a couple of the beaches. Very pretty. We sat at the Margaret River mouth, watching the surfers and WHALES. There must have been a pod of them about a kilometre off-shore. Leaping, rolling, waving and generally having a lot of fun. They are migrating southwards now after having the babies up north.

Very quiet day, as we are both feeling just a little tired after last night’s dinner. It was a really good night, and after finishing dinner we migrated down the street to the Margaret River Hotel and had another couple of drinks. The meal was good and the company was great.

 

Margaret River Day 7

Took Jeff & Jennie on a Sunday drive today out to Chapman Pool where we had a lovely picnic lunch.  It’s a beautiful spot and we followed our noses getting back, hitting a couple of the 4WD tracks on the way.