Week Commencing 01.11.10

Not much happening this week, we enjoyed a nice Melbourne Cup lunch at the Sunset Tavern in Geraldton. On Wednesday we left Geraldton and headed off to Dongara which was a big 69kms down the road. We booked into the Seaspray Caravan Park which is right on the beach. The mornings have been beautiful but the breeze gets up in the afternoon and in to the evenings. We have been walking, sleeping, eating, fishing and John has had a couple of games of golf.
Dongara and Port Denison are very pretty with lovely views looking over the ocean. Lots of houses being built and I am big home, we are not sure who lives here.
Port Denison Marina – is home to a rock lobster fishing fleet. The season begins on 15 November and continues into June.
Blessing of the Fleet – held each year on a Sunday in November is the very spectacular and colourful Blessing of the Fleet. The event is to mark the beginning of rock lobster season and is a celebration to wish the fleet a bountiful season. Up to 40 boats take part in the festivities.
Historic Buildings – The best way of viewing Dongara’s charming historical buildings is on the heritage walk. The walk was great and it is amazing how well maintained these old buildings are.