A somewhat more restful day today. Didn't get up till nearly 1pm after yesterday's late night and a bit of liquid refreshment. Jen and Checkez are out riding and not expected back till this afternoon. All shops are closed as today is a Bank Holiday, so not much to do. Jan, Aaron and I along with Pete decided to go for a swim at the Serpentine Falls but when we got there we discovered that the Park was at full capacity and so could not get in. We took a sceni...

Azzy woke up early and went for a run to start maintaining his fitness now that he has had a bit of a rest. After a late breakfast for the rest of us (except Jen & Checkez who both had to go to work today), it was time to explore Perth City with Pete as our guide. It was about an hours drive into Perth where we made a beeline for the new Elizabeth Quays area on the riverside (Swan River), for a stroll around what is reported as being the Gunwharf Quays of P...

Time to come home to Byford day. It was also meant to be our Skydive day but we received the expected phone call from the airfield to say that the cloud base was too low and the wind too gusty. However we have re- arranged it for Easter Sunday up here in Perth with the drop being onto Rottnest Island, a beautiful nature reserve Island about 4 miles off Perth/Freemantle and smaller than Hayling Island. So still to look forward to weather Permitting. On the way...

As if yesterday was good, today had even more to offer. Up a little earlier today to hit the road, starting with something a little different - Jam and Preserves tasting plus a wonderful brace of liqueurs, (Almond and Chocolate). This was followed in quick succession with the Nougat Factory, the Chocolate Factory, the Cereal Factory and then the Cheese Factory. We then felt we needed a coffee break for a rest, so jokingly I asked if there was a Coffee sampling...

Another Wow day today. This trip has not disappointed. Today is wine tasting day in Margaret River. Dozens & Dozens of Winery's to choose from so it is just as well that Jen & Checkez know the best ones to visit. In all we might have only visited 4 winery's for tasting but at each one you can choose 5 or 6 different wines to taste along with the expertise of the staff to explain what you should expect on your palette. It's surprising that with only b...