Day 59 - Bremer Bay

Most rain we have had so far on this trip, decided to go exploring rather than sit in the Van.

Called into the Information Centre and interrupted the ladies having their morning tea, they advised that the National Park is closed due to rain, the beaches we wanted to see were not accessible due to big high tides.

Went to beaches on the opposite side of the Peninsular hoping for a break in the weather. Dillon Beach was quite rough, went back over to Short Beach where we saw the fish being caught yesterday and it was even rougher - although there were a young couple about to venture into the rain and wind to have a fish.

Next found Native Dog Beach, nice little cove, Wayne had to use the amenities and swears he is scarred for life they were so bad. Drove down onto Blossoms Beach which was the calmest beach today, might go back for a fish later.

We were on our way back to Van for lunch when we saw the sign for Wellstead Museum and Cafe, what an amazing little find. The owner is the 4th generation to live in Bremer Bay, his ancestors established the area. Full of an amazing collection of everything from cars, motorbikes, farming equip, cameras, musical instruments, old carriages - the list is too big. We went through 2 sheds and there were still another 3 which we left, our heads were full of everything we had already seen.

The Cafe part has just been taken over by a lovely young couple who oversee the Museum part for the owner and are planning to start cooking tomorrow for the Cafe - just got their licence. Good luck to them, hope they are successful, they made good coffee.

Still raining and windy so a quiet afternoon, would be very unpleasant fishing, we have extended for another 2 nights, weather is supposed to improve tomorrow.Read more