Hi Again Everyone,
After having a lovely dinner at the Cervantes Bowling Club, which included Karen eating some cooked (not cold) WA Rock Lobster for the first time, we had a great nights sleep and headed off early this morning towards Kalbarri.
On the way we stopped in a town south of Geraldton called Dongara and managed to arrive just before the start of their 10am Anzac Day ceremony. We were able to watch the Ex, and current Servicemen and women march down the main street before attending the service in the local park. It was great for us to attend such a service together as a family and hopefully they will join me at a dawn service next year. After the service we had some lunch over looking the Indian Ocean.
As we travelled up the coast toward Kalbarri we noticed a number of strange looking trees they are called Leaning Trees. These bizarre looking trees are a natural phenomenon caused by the airborne salt content blown in with the winds off the Indian Ocean. The tree trunks lie horizontal to the ground and have become somewhat of an icon for the area around Greenough near Geraldton.
We also stopped to have a look at the Lynton Heritage Site. This is located near Port Gregory, just south of Kalbarri, and they are currently restoring a number of old convict built buildings dating back to 1853.
The weather was beautiful on the way from Cervantes and we are going to explore Kalbarri National Park tomorrow. I have updated some of the earlier posts with some photos, so check them out as well.
Cheers,
Tom.
