Week Commencing 07.03.11

Week Commencing 07.03.11
This week has been a mixture, we have spent the beginning of the week just hanging about at Esperance, a bit of cleaning, going to the movies, lots of walks and bike riding along the esplanade. We also put some adds up at the IGA and Woolies to sell both the bikes, we are tired of the effort of carrying them with us. Remember we b ought them for $5.00 each and we have had them since November, we actually sold them for $40.00 to a couple of kiwis. On Thursday we left John and Judy and took off to Cape Le Grande with Bev and Bernie. Wow this place is the best, beautiful beaches, white sand and so calm, it is magic. We missed out on getting into Cape Le Grande but was able to get two spots next to each other at Lucky Bay. The pictures I have attached do not do the place justice. We settled in and then John and I tried our luck at fishing, unfortunately no fish but for me it was so beautiful just perched on the rocks watching the water. Bev and I went off for a swim and it was fantastic, I know I am raving on but it really is magic. Friday, John and Judy drove down, if you come along the beach it is only about 40mins from Esperance. Judy wanted to climb Frenchman’s Peak and as the four of us were going to attempt it today her John bought her down. Judy’s John doesn’t like heights. We left camp around 9.30am and I am happy to say the five of us made it to the top. I was very proud of myself because it was quite an effort. The view from the top was great, 360 degs overlooking the ocean and the beautiful bushland. Near the top there was this huge cave, just amazing. I was a little concerned about the decent, but with a little help from John we all got down safely. We then visited Hellfire Bay, Thistle Bay and Rossister Bay, all just as beautiful as the bay before. This place is simply amazing!!! We enjoyed a late lunch together and finished the night off with drinks and dinner with Bev and Bernie. The night was so beautiful, we moved our chairs out from under the awnings and gazed at the stars. John went off to the loo (with his torch) and came back to get us to come and see what he had found. A 3foot tiger snake making it’s way across the track. Spooked me a bit, I can tell you. We do not go anyway at night now without our torches. Saturday morning the boys had Bev and I up early as they wanted to head off into Esperance for the races, we drove in along the beach, just like driving along Moreton Island. We had a lovely day, the girls had lunch and coffee and lots of chatter. We collected the boys mid afternoon and I drove home. Guess it will be drink time soon.
Sunday , we head off for Duke of Orleans to see if the beaches there are as fantastic as what we have seen already. After 20kms of dirt we arrive at Wartun Beach, yes it is as beautiful as the rest, we have a really nice lunch perched high on the cliffs overlooking the sea. We all love this place so much. After lots of exploring, climbing rocks etc we head off home. We finished the evening with a dual dinner, roast chicken, roast lamb and veges, we enjoyed this late into the night. A great day was had by all.