Sunday January 19th, 2025
Well, a few days have slipped by. On Thursday afternoon we went for a walk along the beach in an easterly direction. We’ve done the walk before, but it was still a good feeling that we had enjoyed the beach on our last day at Cosy Corner.
On Friday morning we packed up and were ready to leave at 10.00 a.m. Our chosen route was up through the Chester Pass Road, then on to Katanning for an overnight. We didn’t get to enjoy the views so much as it rained heavily all day. Fortunately that road is fairly quiet and we could drive at what felt like a safe speed. Every time we stopped to get into the Sherwood we had to brave the rain.
There were only a couple of vans at the free camping place in town. In the evening we went to the local Chinese restaurant and were the only ones eating in, though lots of customers came for takeaway. It made a good ending to the day. The rain had stopped, but the air was cool and we had a comfortable night.
In the morning we had breakfast at the Dome Cafe, a tradition whenever we stay in Katanning.
Yesterday we enjoyed driving through the towns and villages on this route. We stopped for lunch at Yorninning Dam picnic area. Overnight camping is allowed and it is a very nice area with lots of shady trees.
It was a bit warmer and I was glad that Stephen wanted to stay at the Brookton Caravan Park rather than the Lions Park free camping. It meant we could have the air conditioning on for part of the evening. We also appreciated having flushing toilets and a camp kitchen. Stephen doesn’t shower in our little bathroom in the Sherwood, and he really wanted to have a shower and wash his hair. Unlike me! I’m careful with the water I use if we have to last two or three nights, but still have two wet washes and wash my hair each morning. Stephen does, of course, wash in the Sherwood, he just doesn’t splash about.
Today, Sunday, we are returning home. It’s about 130kms to our house. We have a function to go to at 5.00 p.m. We’ve been fortunate with the weather so far, but Perth and the SouthWest are going into what feels like the first heatwave of the summer. We’ve had hot days, including one of 43C, but then have somewhat cooler days after. So, it is good to be heading home to an air conditioned house.