We left late Thursday afternoon and camped at Honeymoon Pool, near Collie which is about 1 1/2 hours south of Byford. Magic spot in the middle of the bush on the banks of the Collie River.
Friday we headed further south to Pemberton where we climbed the Gloucester Tree - something I've always wanted to do :-), checked out the Cascades and drove along the Heartbreak Trail, a scenic drive along the Warren River. We then headed a little north to Nannup, another small town where we stayed at the Blackwood River Cottages for the night.
On Saturday we took our time heading home, going through more little country towns like Manjimup, Bridgetown and Donnybrook. It was just great not having a routine or schedule to stick too and just being able to stop in these towns to check out all their cute little stores and all the weird and wonderful things they have in them.
Next year again...
a map with some of the towns that we visited on it
everything nice and green
cheesy
our campsiteyou can see our sleeping quarters in the back of the Patrol
Rod made the set of drawers from scratch as well as a cargo barrier that can be
laid down...throw a mattress on top and you're all set!
aaahh the serenity!Gloucester Tree
I didn't take a photo of the tree from the ground, so I stole one from the internet
go Rod!
yay, made it - 61m above the ground!
it's a long way downThe Cascades and surrounds
Heartbreak Trail
tall tree country
some strange looking tree
Blue Wren Cottage - aptly named for this little guy thatflits around here and there
warm and cosy inside
private gazebo overlooking the river
fruit trees in blossom - very pretty!
