We had another drive round this area today mainly visiting lots of the lovely beaches nearby. Our first stop was at a place called Castle Rock. It was still quite early in the morning and the weather was still wild and windy, the sea was very rough. Bob discovered some walking trails here so we headed off to have a look at Castle Rock. Nearby were some lookouts built especially to watch for whales but as they don't come here until about April or May we didn't use the facility.
Each beach we visited was very different, parking was free and some had picnic tables showers and toilets.
We then headed to the lighthouse on this peninsular. However we didn't stay long because this place was full of flies and wasps. There were also dragonflies who were obviously having a good feast!!
I have discovered that using a fan is a good way to get rid of the flies so will use this method again as we are heading north tomorrow.
We ate lunch on Eagle Bay beach and I paddled in the Indian ocean. By this time the sun was much hotter and my arms started to go red.
We headed back towards Busselton as we wanted to go on the 2 km jetty. We were going to take the train but in the end decided to walk as there wasn't a train for half and hour. It took about half an hour to walk the full length including stopping occasionally to take some photos.
At the end of the jetty was a signpost telling you how far you were from various places round the world. It turns out that the north Pole is nearer to Busselton than London!! At the end of the jetty is an underwater observatory however we decided not to go into it and spent the time enjoying a cold drink instead
Our meal this evening was Hoki and chips in the local fish and chip shop.
We then went in Woolworths to buy a dessert !
Time to move on tomorrow, to another area to explore and discover.
Each beach we visited was very different, parking was free and some had picnic tables showers and toilets.
We then headed to the lighthouse on this peninsular. However we didn't stay long because this place was full of flies and wasps. There were also dragonflies who were obviously having a good feast!!
I have discovered that using a fan is a good way to get rid of the flies so will use this method again as we are heading north tomorrow.
We ate lunch on Eagle Bay beach and I paddled in the Indian ocean. By this time the sun was much hotter and my arms started to go red.
We headed back towards Busselton as we wanted to go on the 2 km jetty. We were going to take the train but in the end decided to walk as there wasn't a train for half and hour. It took about half an hour to walk the full length including stopping occasionally to take some photos.
At the end of the jetty was a signpost telling you how far you were from various places round the world. It turns out that the north Pole is nearer to Busselton than London!! At the end of the jetty is an underwater observatory however we decided not to go into it and spent the time enjoying a cold drink instead
Our meal this evening was Hoki and chips in the local fish and chip shop.
We then went in Woolworths to buy a dessert !
Time to move on tomorrow, to another area to explore and discover.
What i haki fish or other I bet it cost ypu more than 6d in Woolworths for your dessert what fan did you have a battery one ? pity i didn't know about that 25yrs ago Did you catch the train back or walk again I am still trying to work out how North! pole is nearer than London ! obviously the lighthouse was not active with all those insects in there unless it was automatic
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