Time for us to leave Esperance and make our way back to Perth Via Wave Rock and a few other places.
Marg had her 67 birthday in Esperance time to go out for lunch , scallops, fish and prawns
On the way into Ravensthorpe we came across these 3 silos that had been painted with the wheat belt scene.
Sadly we did not see many vehicles to wave out too . Maybe if we were lucky only 20 odd cars.
We enjoyed looking at the different trees that grew along the side of the road as we made our way to Hyden where we stopped for a couple of nights so we could walk over Wave Rock and do a little sightseeing around the area.
This plant was just starting to come in colour on the top of the wave rock .
The beautiful view from the top of Wave rock and the surrounding area
These small trees grow on the top of wave rock in the gullies and sheltered areas
At Wave Rock tourist centre there was a display of old wedding dresses made with lace that went back to the early 19th century
This is how lace used to be made and it is now starting to become a popular hobby today with craft people.
The beautiful view from the top of Wave rock and the surrounding area
These small trees grow on the top of wave rock in the gullies and sheltered areas
At Wave Rock tourist centre there was a display of old wedding dresses made with lace that went back to the early 19th century
This is how lace used to be made and it is now starting to become a popular hobby today with craft people.
There was still more to see around the rock area .It sure is a wonderful and interesting place to visit .
A bed of flowers given the parking area a bit of spring colour
Rottnest Ferry
Beautiful cream coloured sand is around the island
Quokka running around the island . They are the size of a large possum . When the Indigenous lived on the island they used to catch and eat them . This was one of main sources of food for them.
During the corona virus outbreak in march 2020 the island residents ( about 80 ) were evacuated from the island and it was used as a Quarantine centre. About 800 people were interned mostly from cruise liners for 14 day periods.
We spotted this old phone box in Toodyay. Sadly there are not many of these around now as mobile phones have made them no longer needed.
When John and I walked into the Christmas shop we both said WOW. There is a wonderful selection of large and small decorations for everyone. . Yes we brought two items for our home in NZ. A clock and a street lamp that I know will look wonderful in our lounge at Christmas time.
The entrance to Mulka cave as it was and still is when he lived there
Going into the village of Hyden you are met with many different Sculptures representing the local people and what they have done for the community
A bed of flowers given the parking area a bit of spring colour
After seeing Wave Rock we were told to visit the Dog cemetery and go for a drive along The Tin Highway. There was approximately 25 kms of wonderful art work. Each farmer has made a different design incorporating horses and placed them on their road boundaries.
It was lovely to see this head stone. Where the dog and his master are laid to rest together.
We were told by a local person that someone also buried their cat in the cemetery which gave a few locals a laugh .
The rabbit trap that they used to trap the rabbits and later sell the pelts for a income .
A beach on Rottnest Island
Beautiful cream coloured sand is around the island
A Quokka with its head in the bushes having a sleep
Quokka running around the island . They are the size of a large possum . When the Indigenous lived on the island they used to catch and eat them . This was one of main sources of food for them.
During the corona virus outbreak in march 2020 the island residents ( about 80 ) were evacuated from the island and it was used as a Quarantine centre. About 800 people were interned mostly from cruise liners for 14 day periods.
My friend Deborah in Perth was telling John and I about a Christmas shop in Toodyay that was a must to visit if you liked Christmas. As Margaret is a Christmas person it was definitely a place to go and visit as we have found that in Australia the selection of Christmas decorations is far superior than in NZ.
When John and I walked into the Christmas shop we both said WOW. There is a wonderful selection of large and small decorations for everyone. . Yes we brought two items for our home in NZ. A clock and a street lamp that I know will look wonderful in our lounge at Christmas time.
On our way to Albany John was keen to visit a factory that made spreaders in Harvey. Glen, Johns brother brought one of these a few years ago and have found it a wonderful piece of farm machinery.
We were given a personal tour of the factory by a lady that has worked there for 19 years. Most of the staff that work there stay there . They were a very knowledgeable team of people and only to happy to answer any questions that you have.
We found this wild flower growing on one of our walks we did when having a break from driving to Albany
