Woke
to a sunny sky and a bit of wind. Relaxed reading on the patio as we don’t have
to check out till 11am.
The
wind picked up bringing the clouds and a light shower of rain by the time we
were ready to leave.
The
resort buggy picked us up and our luggage – nice chap from Canada. Packed up
the truck then headed down the road a
bit to Eagle Bay Olives. They have two of the cows from the Cow Parade.
Great
Aussie Christmas tree out the front.
Lots
of yummy stuff to taste – well I left Kaylene to eat the olives but the other
spreads etc were delicious. They make a great lunch basket for two which would
have been nice on a fine day.
A
little girl was saying ‘I want to see the donkey’ – we found them on our way
out.
The
sky is looking decided dark and gloomy as we headed back to Dunsborough. We
passed a Real Estate and I noticed the place with the big French entrance I
spotted last year (reminded me of Paronella Park) is for sale for $2.6 million
– it has three villas to rent out and more can be built – sounds interesting!!
Checked out other properties – bit too rich for our budget.
Another
scud of rain came over with very strong wind so we didn’t linger for long. On
to Busselton where we parked near the old gaol. We checked out the museum and
had lunch in the café – lovely toasted sandwiches, needed something warm today.
Lucky we brought our jumpers.
Between
scuds of rain and howling wind we managed to check out the main street – no
nice clothes shops etc here which was interesting. We did find a gelato café
and I warmed up with a great cuppa while Kaylene enjoyed a delicious vanilla
milkshake.
Drove
down to the jetty and beach – not very picturesque today.
Took
it easy driving back through the rain but it was the very strong wind which was
worse. Stopped at Eaton near Bunbury to meet Marlene and get the key for their
house which we will look after for them. Met their two Labradors again (we stayed
here last year), Benji and Piper and got all the info we need.
Back
home to our van and Steve. He has been busy finishing off his bits and pieces.
Margaret cooked us dinner which was lovely. As we were relaxing after yummy
dessert the power went out – apparently it happens a lot in summer. Margaret
got out the candles – reminded us of cyclone time in Cairns. Apparently Perth
had been hit with very strong winds last night taking off a few rooves etc.
Went
down to the van for a cuppa – we don’t need electricity!! Packed Kaylene’s gear
in the truck and I got in the back this time as I didn’t want to drive in the
rain at night. He and Kaylene had a great chat as I watched through the back
window!! Not a bad ride back here either, laying on the mattress.
Into
the airport for a cuppa then Kaylene got her ticket and bags sorted and we
walked through security with her. I usually take off one bangle but the other
smaller one set off the security thing too. There is a lot tighter security
about we have noticed recently.
Found
her gate and said our farewells at midnight, leaving her to wait an hour for
her flight back to Cairns – hopefully she will have a good trip back. It has
been a great holiday with her – a special treat for us too.
Good
drive back watching lots of lightning strikes as we headed back out of Perth.
Not much rain which was good and the wind seems to have settled a bit.
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