Week Commencing 15.11.10
Monday 15.11.10 – Today we are off to New Norcia. The town is on the Great Northern Highway and is owned by the New Norcia Benedictine Community. There are seven Monks in all as the numbers are slowly declining. They are 70 employees who look after this large property of some 7000 hectares. They are self sufficient, an orchard of citrus fruits, grapes and much more. They run cattle and sheet and grow wheat and barley. The roadhouse is also run by the Community. We took the guided 2 hour tour and it was just wonderful. So much history and such beautiful buildings. The Monks ran a black school, white boys and girls schools, which closed in the late 1900’s. The schools are used today for Educational camps.

Black Madonna Abbey Bell Tower Old Convent Chapel
Tuesday 16.11.10 – Today we had chores to do here at the van. Washed the car and waxed, it nearly looks like new.
Wednesday 17.11.10 – John enjoyed an early game of golf with Geoff , a lovely couple we met in Cervantes.
Thursday 18.11.10 – Up early as we had the car serviced and spent the morning at the Shopping centre as well as a nice breakfast.
Friday 19.11.10 – John and Geoff played golf in a Seniors Competition across the road at the private Karrinyup Golf Course. The boys had a very enjoyable day. Di and I caught the bus and train into the city and walked and walked and walked. We all enjoyed dinner at the Camp Kitchen, six of us, Geoff & Di, Bernie & Bev and John and I.
Saturday 20.11.10 – We drove into Kings Park with Bernie and Bev. Wow this is some park, we will have to go back to explore further. The views are really beautiful even though it was an overcast day.
101 steps War Memorial John&Wil
Sunday 21.11.10 – A drive to Burns Beach to check out our next Camp and not disappointed, looks like a nice place.