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Busselton 2023
  • Michelle Creasy
  • Cathrine Clay
august 2023

Busselton 2023

Weekend away with Cathrine Les mer
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    18. august 2023
    Busselton 2023

    Travel to Busselton

    18. august 2023, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C

    Cathrine and I are testing the waters by leaving all the dogs home with her husband.
    It was a beautiful day for travelling. We took a few scenic drives. Any chance for a scenic drive and I’ll take it. We drove along the Leschanault Estuary. I remember years ago back in uni we went mosquito catching along that route. It was limestone then. It’s a really pretty drive with lots of horses, cows and kangaroos. So many kangaroos. Cathrine found a really cute horse shelter with some friends outside.
    We found what I think was some saltbush. Tasted salty.
    We stopped off at the Bunbury Farmers Market to pick up lunch and dinner. So much good food there.
    We found a picnic table at Kombana Bay for lunch and then headed down to Busselton via the tuart forrest. I think we are in Wonnerup. We didn’t get here until 4pm so haven’t done much this evening.
    Apparently the dogs are okay, no whinging from Penny which is always a bonus.
    Photos
    Highland cattle
    Leshanault inlet facing south
    Leshanault inlet facing north
    Maybe saltbush
    Picnic lunch from Bunbury Farmers Market
    Kombana Bay
    Sheep
    Horse shelter
    View from my window    Les mer

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  • Busselton 2023

    A day for a wander, friends and food

    18. august 2023, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

    A cloudy but fine day today. We started off slowly with some shopping and then a wander down at the jetty precinct.

    We met a friend of Cathrine’s for lunch at a fanstastic cafe. Thelma is lovely and the three of us had a lovely chat.

    Afterwards we went out to the Ambergate reserve for a wander through the bush. The wildflowers are just starting to come out. They aren’t large and showy like I’m used to but smaller and more delicate. We met some cows. I’m not sure whether they were more interested in us or Cathrine in them!

    Back to our accommodation for a rest and to watch the Matildas.

    Dinner tonight was at Yarri in Dunsborough. I’ve been there once before and loved it. Tonight didn’t disappoint. Each course was exquisitely plated and all the flavours and textures went together so well. It’s definitely worth a visit if you are down here.

    Photos
    Busselton jetty
    “Fish” statue - it was accompanied by a lovely anecdote of a girl who loved the water
    Planter box at the jetty precinct
    Marri gum
    View of walk
    Grass trees (different to the Balga grass trees)
    Numerous wildflowers
    Cows
    Beetroot and kangaroo tartare on a cracker, beetroot on nori, bread with oil
    Trout with smoked yoghurt and carrot
    Venison with jerusalem artichokes
    Petite fromage, cracker and nuts    Les mer

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  • Busselton 2023
    Cycle Karts in Busselton
    Meelup BeachFlowering bush at Meelup BeachFlowering bush at Meelup beachPath from Meelup Beach to Castle RockCopper rocksFlowering shrucb at Meelup BeachFlowers at Meelup BeachPath from Meelup Beech to Castle RockCastle RockLizardBobtailSquid at Meelup FarmhousePorchetta at Meelup FarmhouseCanal RocksCanal RocksFlowers at Canal RocksStatue of Koorianne at YallingupDinner platter at Caves House

    A day for treks, tastes and treats.

    20. august 2023, Australia ⋅ 🌬 17 °C

    Not quite a trek but a good day today.
    We started off with a visit to the farmer’s and artisan markets at the Busselton foreshore. Lots of interesting things but we restricted ourselves to some pate and some dog treats.

    There was an event being held in the car park nearby. It seemed to be a cross between cycling and go kart racing. The kids were almost lying flat in the three wheel compartments. Some kids seemed to be racing along and others looked like they’d run out of puff.

    We stopped off at Origins markets which was an interesting wander and a mix of food, wine, craft and art. A nice wander round.

    We then headed down to Meelup beach and walked along toward Castle Rock. The wild flowers weren’t as prolific as yesterday but with the beach and the sea there was there was plenty to look at. We almost escaped the rain but spent quite a while watching a gecko and then a couple of bobtails.

    A late lunch at Meelup Farmhouse which was lovely. Squid followed by Porchetta. We were there quite a while so after it was done we raced down to Olio Bello to get some olive oil and the venison farm to get some venison before they closed. After last night’s meal I decided to purchase some venison meat as well as small goods. We’ll see how that goes when I attempt to cook it.

    On the way back we called into Canal Rocks and Yallingup. The light was beautiful and really captured the gorgeous scenery. I’d been reading about Caves House last night so we drove in to take a look. I suggested we go in for a drink to take a look inside. That turned into a light dinner while we watched some of the soccer. I’d like to go back during the day.

    All in all a full day but not a busy day.

    I’ve tried labelling each individual photo. Hopefully it worked.    Les mer

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  • Busselton 2023
    On the train
    Busselton Jetty trainUnder the jettyLife on the pylonLife on the pylonOld wives fishFish at the underwater observatoryCheck outbthe side eye on this oneDirectional signs at the end of the jettyTrain on the way backPhoto by Cathrine, building at the end of the jettyLunchCute shop in Boyanup

    Under the sea and then a detour home

    21. august 2023, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C

    All good things have to come to an end and today was our last day.
    We started the morning off with a visit to the Busselton jetty. We took the train out to the end of the jetty. We shared our carriage with a travel journalist who was writing a freelance article for The Australian on the underwater sculptures at the end of the jetty. She was going snorkeling to see them. While it was a sunny day still a bit cold for snorkeling for us but we had an interesting conversation with her.

    The tour was good. Visibility was okay to good. Definitely better than when I visited last year. I discovered the visibility is more effected by the amount and direction of the wind rather than how cloudy it is. Lots of life on the pylons and fish to observe.

    We took the train back to the end of the jetty and had lunch at The Goose. The menu had too many delicious sounding items on it and we ordered too much food.

    Homeward bound with a few detours. Our first planned stop was Harvey and despite google maps’s best efforts we didn’t take the quickest route and instead went out the back of Capel and through Boyanup. We found a couple of lovely shops to browse through, worth a stop.
    The cheeses at Harvey Cheese didn’t disappoint and we then headed straight back to Cathrine’s.

    Cathrine’s husband Kim and all three dogs survived. Given that and the fact that Cathrine and I are still talking to each other I’m hoping we can go away again.    Les mer

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    21. august 2023
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