G'day Wombats! Got up early today as I'm leaving Freo and heading down to the south west and the country. I wanted to be on the road by 9 and ended up leaving at ten past. Just had to make a quick trip to Big W first to change some walking sandals I'd bought just 11 days ago because one of the buckles had come clean off. Got that done no problem and at the same time I bought a funky beach towel. Also got some beers from Woolworths Liquor whilst I was at the shopp...

Not a very exciting one today folks but do read on pleeeeeeeease! Everything was just a bit boring and frustrating today. First thing after breakfast I had to drive back into Perth to go to the Department of Transport office to pay stamp duty on my van purchase. This has to be paid on all vehicles purchased in Western Australia. The view of the city skyline from the Kwinana Freeway coming in was stunning. This got me thinking that the next time I see this skyline...

Hey everyone, welcome to lucky day 13. Got up at about 7 as had to be ready at 9 to be picked up by the transfer bus to get the fast ferry to Rottnest Island. Rottnest or Rotto as it's locally known is situated 18 kilometres off the coast of Perth. It is called Wadjemup by the Noongar people, meaning "place across the water". The island is 11 kilometres long, and 4.5 kilometres at its widest point. It took about half an hour to get there on the ferry. The island ...

Hey guys, It's a hot one today, hottest day so far, 32 degrees. Clear blue sky and gorgeous. Sorry to hear that your clocks go back tonight and you're plunged into darkness and winter. Got up and had breakfast. The cooking facilities on the van are great but you don't have much space so you have to be very organised to do everything. I've got 2 gas burners, a gas grill, a microwave, a fridge and a little sink with water pump. What more could you ask for. As usual...

Didn't have a particularly comfortable night. Being very tired I think I had made up the bed wrong and got the wrong sleeping bag out and left a window open (it does still get cold here at night at this time of year). Hopefully tonight will be better as I've got a better plan. But despite of this it was still excellent to have spent my first night in the camper. The campsite is very big and the facilities are clean. After a lovely breakfast outside I just spent a...