After saying farewell to the Prince we headed off to Kalbarri stopping at all the coastal lookouts and tourist views along the way. Particularly striking is the Natural Bridge which is included in the photos. Kalbarri was sporting quite a different look with the river very swollen and muddy and many of the cray boats not in the harbour due to the recent Cyclone. When we went out to the gorges the after effects of the cyclone also became apparent with the river a...

The dolphins of Monkey Mia are known all around the world. When we were travelling overseas and said we came from WA, Monkey Mia was almost inevitably mentioned. Well, that was if they had ever HEARD of Western Australia - many haven't! We got to see the dolphins at close range on a beautiful clear, hot sunny Australia day and enjoyed the experience again.Postscript: We were not to know this visit that in 2012 we would move to Shark Bay and Avan work with th...

After a real "catch our breath" period in Perth where we sorted out and cleaned our camper van, did some alterations and enjoyed many visits with friends, it was time to head North.Our destination is to be Broome but our MO is not to hurry and to enjoy parts of the northern coast line we have just hurried by in the past. Whilst we had been to the famous WA icon, The Pinnacles, before we had never experienced it at sunset. The sky was very threatening but the sun ...

Wishing everybody who has read our travel stories a Happy New Year. We arrived safely back in Perth on 23rd of December, but do not think at this time that our travels are actually over. We are busy planning more travel for this year, so 'watch this space' we will update you on our plans and adventures. We will be off to Broome in our trusty camper in a few weeks.

Finally, after all the planning, study and packing we are on our way. We just have one small bag each carefully packed with wash and wear items. No phone, no computer, no worries. Lonely Planet comes along as our bible and guardian angel. Goodbyes have been said and our excitement is palpable.Airport security then decided to add to our excitement. Avan got chosen for an explosives test and took his glasses off adding them to the conveyor belt, but neglected to pu...