Category Archives: Western Australia

Too many figs?

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Kerry & Jim

If, like most who have a fig tree, and you are wondering what to do with your oversupply of figs then this recipe from my friend Mary is one way to dry some for later. Not only did Mary supply … Continue reading →

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Lunch on a lovely summers day

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Kerry & Jim

Happy New Year to all our family and friends. Since returning from our caravan travels things have been pretty hectic. We had Christmas in Perth with family and are back in Margaret River and enjoying the relatively cool summer – … Continue reading →

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Word of Mouth Country Living in Nannup

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Kerry & Jim

What a lovely find! I discovered the Word of Mouth Country Living shop in the main street of Nannup on our visit a few months ago. For me, it was a must return when we went over for the Flower … Continue reading →

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Tiptoe through the Tulips!

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Kerry & Jim

On a glorious sunny winters day we headed over to Nannup for their annual Flower and Garden Festival. Nannup is only 65 km from Margaret River and it was a lovely drive over. The little town is awash with colour. … Continue reading →

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Wrights Bridge was just right

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Kerry & Jim

Caravining in winter at a camp ground without electricity can prove to be a bit of a challenge when it comes to keeping warm. We have recently returned from 5 days at Wrights Bridge where the overnight temperature dropped as … Continue reading →

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Not very scary Scarecrows in Balingup!

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Kerry & Jim

On our recent caravan trip we visited the lovely little town of Balingup which sits in a valley on the Balingup Brook. The area around Balingup is known for its fruit and vegetable growing and together with beef cattle and … Continue reading →

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Nannup in Autumn

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Kerry & Jim

On a recent caravan trip we based ourselves in Nannup which is in the heart of the Blackwood River Valley. The little town is known as a garden village because of its lovely gardens and garden festivals. This historic mill … Continue reading →

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Hamelin Bay’s graceful Stingrays

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Kerry & Jim

These graceful rays are a regular on the shore line in Hamelin Bay. Three types of stingrays inhabit the waters – the smooth stingray, black stingray and eagle ray. They are well fed by fishermen who throw their filleting waste … Continue reading →

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Jurien Bay’s foreshore

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Kerry & Jim

We have recently spent a week in Jurien Bay – the town were we lived for two years before we retired early in 2013. The new jetty, which opened in April 2011, has proven to be a great addition to … Continue reading →

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Our lovely coastline and beaches

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Kerry & Jim

Western Australia is renowned for its clean crisp white beaches and blue-blue ocean. The coastline around the south west is no exception. Hope you enjoy the photos below to give you just a glimpse of how beautiful the water and … Continue reading →

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Wagin Woolarama

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Kerry & Jim

Wagin Woolarama came into being in 1972 on the back of the Merino and wool industry in the area. Primarily it is an opportunity to exhibit their sheep, wool and innovations in the wool industry, including fashion, to the expected … Continue reading →

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Shannon National Park

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Kerry & Jim

Just off the South West Highway the Shannon Camping Ground is a great place for a spot of caravanning and camping without the luxury of electricity or water to connect to. There is however a camp ablution block with hot … Continue reading →

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Peaceful Bay

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Kerry & Jim

If you are looking for a relatively quite location for a holiday this could be the perfect place for you. Peaceful Bay is located 35km south east of Walpole in the Walpole Nornalup National Park. The bay is protected by … Continue reading →

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