Manjimup

Manjimup to Pemberton 80 klms

I wasn’t quite sure where I’d end up today so I opted for a slower start allowing my accommodation a chance to dry after a very dewy night.
Coffee and croissant, gear sorted and packed - first stop Quinninup Tavern and if all goes well Pemberton will be in my sights.
The tavern was closed.
Well, Pemberton it was, and rumor has it, accommodation there will be hard to find. As know doubt you are aware, my phone reception drops in and out so contact further ahead is at the best poor or at least useless. Maintaining hope, should I get a signal, I’ll be on the blower.
The rise and fall of the undulations of the track meandering though Jarrah forests and stands of huge Karri trees - the giants of the forest, provided yet another astonishing array of vistas.
Standing tall amongst them all is King Jarrah tree. It’s 45 metres tall, has a girth of 2.6 metres and give or take a year is 500 years old! Strueth!
Today’s glorious ride was even more delightful than I’d expected when I suddenly came into a receptive range and my phone pinged! Woohoo! Pemberton Caravan Park had a space for me tonight.
Relieved,I once again settled into the romance of the day and was bought to a sudden halt. As if waiting to pass the time of day a long thin, not slithering but basking black snake - a dugite blocked my way. Casting cautious glances we paused and thankfully the snake ventured off post haste into the scrub.
Upon arriving at my evenings resting place I was greeted by a flocking reception party. As I commenced erecting my tent about a dozen ducklings and their mum waddled in to say hi and give me the once over. Quacking approval they left my to my cause.
I’m in a terrific spot, a soft grassy area by a creek.
Dinner at the local sports club and safely to bed. Sleep, I did temporarily and suddenly awoke! I’d been dreaming in French - sadly non! In reality,the young couple in the tent next to mine were FaceTiming friends or family perhaps in France. The conversation sounded wonderful and I would’ve been so happy that they’d connected except that it was 2:00 am our time!!!Read more