We took a trip just before school started to a region just about 3 hours south of Perth known as Margaret River. This region is world famous for the wines that are produced there, so it seemed an obvious choice for a destination vacation! We went with some good friends and did the camping thing. Margaret River also has world class surfing, which is a huge draw for serious surfers the world over. This region is amazing, as it truly seems to have it all. A sampling of what we did over the 4-day period of time we were there; visit a cheese factory, visit a chocolate factory, visit several wineries, shop in Margaret River, horseback riding, archery, visit a few breweries, swimming every day at places along the coastline featuring those world class waves (whew, they are something) and some calm inlets with crystal clear water, and the "rock place", as I refer to it, where we climbed and swam. Our campsite was on a working farm, which was interesting and provided quite a bit for all the kids to do. They spent a lot of time with the animals as you can see from the pictures. It was a fabulous trip and I can't wait to go again. We are planning our next trip with our friends without the kids so we can focus more on those wineries we could only drive by because of other planned activities. Sigh.
The landscape in Margaret River was a change from Perth and reminded us very much of the Rogue Valley. Obviously there were gorgeous, lush green vineyards everywhere over gently rolling hills, and more traditional looking trees and bush. In Perth we have a lot of odd looking plants and a great many palm trees. It doesn't remind us even remotely of home!
Sadly we've begun to notice that the mornings are darker when we get up and the sunsets are coming earlier. Time is marching on. Steve and Lucas have been here a year this month, and Cami, Sam and I are marking our 9th month here. It has been an amazing journey so far. Sometimes painfully difficult, and sometimes giddily wonderful. I wouldn't trade it for the world.
2 comments:
Hi Sam and Cami you guys look like you are having lots of fun!
Lexie Skabelund
(from mrs. browns class)
Thanks for posting these wonderful photos. Gosh, I could really use some of that sunny weather right about now. Seattle is all clouds and rain (shocking, I know).
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