Day 144 - Fremantle to Yalgorup National Park – sunny 17

Yalgorup National Park was a great spot for us by the lake so we could test our kayaks with the kids.

The camp ground had loads a logs for the kids to play on and was covered with the tallest trees, mum started to look a tad scared when there was no one else camping here.

The kayaks worked a gem, I took Levi and Glenn had Paige.We went out for about an hour, it certainly is relaxing.

Little night guest, a Long-tailed Potoroo.

Day 143 - Fremantle – Showers 17

At the caravan park a shuttle bus took us to the Fremantle Wharf where we caught the Express Ferry to Rottnest Island. If we knew it was going to be this nice we would have camped here or booked a cabin for a few nights. The bluest waters and stunning beaches, there was just so much to discover here, we opted for the hop on hop off bus since the weather was unpredictable, otherwise we would have definitely taken a couple of bikes and buggy’s.

There are 18 bus stops around the Island, we got off at No.4 and walked to No.6, ah well it poured and absolutely drenched us all, poor Mum she was sooo cold, but she soldiered on. The weather had cleared quickly by the time we got off at the Lighthouse, even though we didn’t go in it had a brilliant view of the Island and the ocean.

Hands up if your having fun.

Whats with the pose?

Levi's happy with his Twix.

Our last stop was No.18 and walked back to the start, not before another down pour, luckily we took shelter at a large amenities and cafe block. Mum found a laundry and took this opportunity to strip and dry off her clothes in the dryer, so only a small green towel around her she waited.

Glenn muttered “Old People”.

The Quokkas were fun for the kids.

Levi just has to test the boundaries.

The walk back to the wharf was the most stunning, with white beaches and those little quokkas which the kids tried to catch.

We made it back to Fremantle Wharf and decided to catch the bus back to the caravan park, well we waited and waited for 45 minutes.

Glenn then read the timetable, there were no buses on Saturdays, ooppss I read it wrong. They were not impressed.

  We got into taxis.

Day 142 - Fremantle – Showers 16

Now, I knew this wasn’t going to be a relaxing day but gees.

Dropped the car off at Ultra Tune in Subiaco, walked outside and it started to rain.

So on a bus we headed to Perth City, we weren't sure on what we were going to see or do, just play it by ear.

Firstly, we did know we had to vote, and then morning tea in London Mall.

At the Bell Tower we rang the bells, this is one of only a few places in the world the public have the chance to do so, from here you also have a good view of the city and the wharf.



Quasim Odo

 In the City Centre public transport is free so we used the CAT bus a few times to take a look around. We had lunch in James Street after I failed to find Sci-Tech. This is when Mum’s filling fell out and she urgently needed a dentist. Out came the yellow pages in search for one that is open on a Friday night, no-one was free.

On the CAT once again to the city centre where Glenn said to Mum try the information Boothe they may know where one is. Mum not only found a dentist but got an appointment and an extraction.
I found a beautician Karmen at The House of Pain, she worked wonders on me and did a brilliant job.

Glenn said to Mum“ Old People! You can’t take them anywhere, let alone on holidays”, Mum tried to laugh with half of her face completely numb to her eye ball.

After losing track of time it was a mad dash to pick-up the car it involved running, catching a bus, and then more running, I was relieved to get to bed.The kids look like orangutang's after being dragged around all afternoon.

Ultra Tune in Subiaco, although they were kind enough to stay behind for us to get the car, did a shocking job of the detailing we paid for. It just makes me wonder if they are unable to clean a car, how good is their servicing?

Day 141 - Guilderton to Fremantle – sunny 17

Yanchep National Park was relaxing, great bbq area and a nice stroll around the lake but we wouldn’t call it really speci. The kids loved the koala Gardens and the cook up we had for brunch.

Good to hold nonas hand.

Great to have some time together.

The rest of the day was busy and we must be nuts, we drove to Anaconda and picked-up a couple of kayaks and accessories. We got a great deal from Able in the fishing section, who explained everything and helped us choose what we needed, We left Anaconda packed to the rafters and wondering where we were going to put everything.

Day 140 – Guilderton – Morning Rain mostly cloud 16

I would have been content staying in bed all day when we woke to the rain hitting the tarp, but we dragged ourselves out for brekky and a lazy start to the day. It was mid morning before the rain stopped and we decided to go out for a fish and a walk, well Glenn and Levi fished, mum, myself and Paige went for a walk up the beach. We ended up at the unspectacular Lighthouse when it started to rain, it didn’t last long and we had built up an appetite.

What rain?

The beginning of manys years of standing around looking at water.

We filled the afternoon in by taking the kids to the sand dunes at Lancelin, they were ace we had so much fun.

Um! While we had sun, back at the camp had a down pour, everything was soaked.

The three Kids loved these dunes.

Day 139 - Guilderton – Mostly Rain with Sunny Parts 17

Peak hour traffic!!!

 We were late to pick up Mum from the airport mainly because we were in denial that we would ever see traffic again, it looked worse than Melbourne.

It was all open arms at the airport, and then the first things Mum says to me “Shit you look like an Aboriginal”
good to see you too Mum.

Tarts in Northbridge was next for a well deserved morning tea, a cafe I found in the Lonely Planet, as soon as it said "Tarts" I had to try this place, we were not disappointed.
I think Glenn thought it was a different type of establishment.
 As you can see it had a posh selection of treats to choose from and may I say the Hot Choc was the best I have had in awhile, you added your own choc bits to your tasting. POSH.

Levi and Grizz liked it.

Then to Cottesloe Beach to catch as many rays as we could before the rain came, enjoyed it here walking the shores collecting shells with mum. Tonight the heavens opened and it rained and rained all night.

Gis a kiss

Cottesloe beach for a stroll

Picking up some shells.

A long time between hugs.

Day 138 - Sandy Cape to Guilderton – Sunny 21

Taking it easy this morning we took the scenic boardwalk track to see some of Glenn’s birds and then headed to the Pinnacles. Unfortunately we didn’t get to view the mounds at dawn as suggested, but we enjoyed what we saw anyway.

Fantastic coastlines along here.

Hide’n’Seek was a favourite with the kids, we have never seen them so excited to play, it was fun. The 1.2km stroll through the mounds of rock was very easy in between pretending to be Pinnacles.

Levi finding it hard to play hide and seek
after poking his eyes out.

Spot the real Pinnacles

Oh What A Feelin

Before stopping many a time on the side of the road so I could pick some wild flowers, we found ourselves at Guilderton, where the river meets the ocean, now this place is magic. We enjoyed the beach and sunset while we could as we knew rain was coming.

Day 137 - Coronation to Sandy Cape Rest Area – sunny 20

Okay enough is enough, for the 4th time this trip I have been asked if I am the

" Caretaker of the Toilet Block!!"

 Just because I take our Piss Pot in one hand and paper towel and Pine O’Clean in the other, to the toilets every morning doesn’t make me a cleaner. The woman who approached me this morning as I was getting out of the car, with the camper attached to the back, was going to let me have it. The anger in her eyes and the the way she was walking, I knew what she was going to say.

 “ No I am not the cleaner”.

was my reply.

 She still gave me a serving on how disgusting the toilets were.

PopQuiz

How many cleaners do you know, tow camper trailers around with them?

The Kids loved these dunes at Sandy Cape.



Try not to get sand in your hair!



Or in your pockets!



Nevermind!



Sooo the rest of the day was heaps better, we stopped at all the little towns on the way down the coast, Leeman, Green Head, Jurien Bay. After driving through Jurien Bay, we knew this town wasn’t what we were looking for, so we went back up to Sandy Cape Rest Area just before Green Head.

Aaaaah!

This is so much better.

A little fishing at the end of the day,