Camping in Margaret River The reggae beat thumped to a stop as the car engine turned off in the abandoned parking lot at Bunker Bay. We got out and grabbed a small flashlight to explore the still darkness for a good campsite on the beach. I shivered with excitement in the crisp winter air, my first camping trip in Australia. Waves crashed wickedly in the unfathomable distance, somewhere close by hidden in the deep black night. It was only 6:30 but endless star...

Last Days in Margs Last weekend was pretty fun mixed with the uneasy shakiness of leaving very soon. I had spent most of the week changing my mind, looking at hostels and flights, trying to decide if I wanted to sell or keep my car, go far away or stay nearby…a rollercoaster. First I was set on going to Darwin because it seemed exotic and cool but I would have had to sell my car and book a last minute flight, staying in Margaret River crossed my mind but ...

Surfing & Sunset Sunday afternoon I drove to Cowaramup to meet Drew for a day of beers and surfing. We went for lunch at Cowaramup Brewery (http://www.cowaramupbrewing.com.au/) and sat outside at a picnic table in the sun, drinking beer and talking for a couple hours. Families and friends sat around picnic tables on the lawn while kids played and laughed on the playground behind me, everyone out enjoying a Sunday session. Sunday is one of the most popular ...

Margaret River Surf Pro Wednesday was a really great day…what I expected and hoped my days would be like here. I had the day off and Melia from work wanted to show me around, so I met her and her friend Luke at 8am in Dunsborough for a long fun day. We grabbed some coffee from the outdoor coffee shop window and headed down Caves Road to Prevelly beach to watch the surfers rip up some waves. The coastline of cliffs and huge waves in Margaret River is incredib...