Last stage to Perth

Following the extended stay in Shannon which did for Easter very well providing a place to relax, explore the woods by bike and do a number of minor jobs I packed up and moved on.

Nearby Nannup was an appealing place and had a couple of bike routes partly on old railway lines that worked up an appetite for a slice of mud cake in the village before a night in the Park's camping area at Workman's Pool.

Further west I camped by the Blackwood River as the heavens opened on a surprisingly chilly night and chatted to a young family braving it out under their tarpaulin.

Cape Leeuwin lighthouse was visited on a gusty showery day with added interest provided by the arrival of a range of VW's from a club who put on a good display at the base of the tower.

Conto campground provided a stay in the Margaret River area with its many boutique wine, cheese and gourmet food outlets - from the limestone cliffs I enjoyed a good sunset.

Cape Naturaliste was less rugged but provided a few good walks and extensive views after which I turned north to stay at Wellington Dam NP where both there and Mt Lennard provided good single track mountain biking through mixed woodland - with no one else around it was privilege to explore the area.

Marrinup POW camp had a camping area near by and made for an interesting hour's exploration - little remains of the facilities provided for 1250 POW's during WW2, many of whom chose to stay on in a new life.

Today I have hit the freeways south of Perth, zipped through the CBD and dropped Sarah's bike off for repair - once two loads of laundry are done it's off to friends in Merriwa before a trip in to Perth on Monday to look at our visa options.

A few photos here and the Spot check ins here

Sarah is due to arrive on Thursday so the next post will hopefully confirm that all has gone to plan.