AustraliaYesterday we picked up a rented camper van from Perth that we have for the next 56 days until we need to return it to Darwin. After admin, checking the van over and food shopping we didn't get started til late afternoon. However, we managed to get as far as Kojonup (300km) by sunset but left the unpacking until daylight this morning. Already it feels completely different from the East coast asRead more
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What a beautiful place! We stayed 4 nights at Albany and were lucky to have 2 days of sunshine before the weather turned foul and it was extremely windy and rainy.
While the weather was good we checked out the Natural Bridge, the Gap, the historic whaling station, blow holes, the National Anzac Centre and the Desert Mounted Corps memorial. The National Anzac Centre was awesome and we spent manyRead more
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Getting into tourist mode we visit Albany town. Dan is interested in seeing the old gaol museum so we do that, we also go on board the Amity. The Amity is on grass in a park, not afloat.
In the afternoon I hire a bike and pedal from Emu Point into town and back again. Was good
When I get back Jimmy rings to ask Steve and I to go back into town and get our dive gear sorted for tomorrow's dive
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Today we all go shopping for our own plus Christmas food. Joe, Jim and Lauren join us today. They've been doing their own road trip. Dan was especially excited to see them as he hadn't seen them since last Christmas!!
Auntie Sue catches up with tonight for tea. She lives in Albany.
Christmas Eve, complete with a visit from Santa in the Fire Truck !
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Today most of us meet at Albany in our caravan park. Di, Smithy and Dallas drive down in one of Jac's cars. Mum and Dad come down in theirs. Jac, George, Zoe and Millie came in theirs.
Not far from the beach, a big camp kitchen area we take over. We're all housed in 3 villas. A bit shabby but does the job. All us 7 Crawfords are in one bunk bed room. That could be a challenge. Mum and Dad are inRead more
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Christmas Day arrives. Kate is Santa with Mille as Santa's helper. We doa Secret Santa type of thing for present giving.
Auntie Sue, cousin Deanna and her partner join us for lunch. Dee and Glenn, known as Curly, live in the caravan park next to us.
We have the usual big lunch with everyone contributing to some part of it. Absolutely delicious.
After lunch, sleeps and swims happens
Overall, aRead more
AustraliaToday is an early start as Jimmy has booked a dive charter for he and Lauren and Steve and I. The dive team are a great bunch of blokes. We go out into the bay where there is HMAS Perth that was scuttled intentionally as a dive site after it was decommissioned. That was a very good dive. You could actually swim into the cabin and sit on the captain's chair. The second dive was around a bit of aRead more
AustraliaToday's tourist destination is Anzac Hill. The award winning National Anzac Centre is one of Australia’s most important cultural pilgrimages. Located within Albany’s heritage listed Princess Royal Fortress, the centre overlooks the actual harbour from which over 41,000 men and woman departed Australia for the Great War. Immerse yourself in the Anzac Legend and follow personal stories throughRead more
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Our last day here today. We all decided it was a perfect place to stay. We all had a good time and enjoyed each other's company. Temperature was about 25 degrees so very comfortable for most of us. A little chilly for the Queenslanders?
We would come back
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Emu Point
I am sure the camper van will be much more comfortable than the tent but with so much more space you will have to keep it tidier!!! The lone pine memorial is very interesting and the views wonderful. Have fun but take care, love xxxx
Happy camper vanning!
Camper van looks great fun. Remember photos of Jen & Shelley showing the red soil, be careful of snakes !!! Stay safe xxx
Looking good. Have fun love Gem x
Very envious of that beach! We're off to Findhorn later, nice, but not quite the same :-)
Looks very organised that van , no more wet canvas for you guys for 56 days xx