Ramblings from the road
We head off 125kms north together with Harry & Roselyn on the old Agnew Road to the place of the same name (good dirt road) and then west to Sandstone where we looked around some historic sights – London Bridge, Brewery and Contradiction Wall. Then headed off further west to Mt Magnet.
Continue reading “Julie’s Gold Rush”
Broke camp in overcast conditions that saw some light drizzle. Off to the Lily Windmill – a replica of a Dutch windmill. Drove south to Cape Riche to have a look and decided to camp there as not many around (which was surprising after Parry Beach & Cosy Corner). Quick camp set up with the hiking tent & bivouac.
Continue reading “The Son of Gwalia”
40km drive north to the Porongurup National Park, where we walk the 4km Castle Rock trail. Good panoramas from the top of an aptly name group of boulders, Albany in the south, Stirling Ranges in the north.
Continue reading “Stirling Strolls”
Mention the name Grindelwald and many people might conjure up images of fantastic beasts and think fondly of the Harry Potter juggernaut previously deployed to dupe the unsuspecting masses.
Continue reading “The Climbs of Grindelwald”
Easter is over and it appears there is a movement of people, either back to Perth or onto other touring spots. We make our way about 55kms south-east to Shannon National Park, stopping along the way to walk along the Tone River to the Chidilup Pool.
Continue reading “My god! April already”
Broke camp at a very slow pace and drove to our reconnoited “Easter spots”. Found a good site by the river where not much room for an Easter hoarde… we thought!
Continue reading “Easter Camping in the South West”
Broke camp and drove some 50 kms south to Alexander Bridge campground which is on the Blackwood River about 25 kms from Augusta. Canebrake Pool, like Baden Powell Pool, was a good spot and provided excellent river camping. Alexander Bridge continues this theme; the Blackwood River is quite substantial here (wide and deep).
Continue reading “Excellent River Camping”Bit of a tricky one in the saddle in order to get from Lake Königssee to Luzern. Leave 8am; two bus trips and two train trips later we arrive via Innsbruck and Zurich at 6:30pm (as scheduled by the masters of chronology) for our Luzern Sojourn. Apropos of comfort, a lot to be said for first class, long distance train travel!
Continue reading “Europe 2.0 – Luzern Sojourn”Now, where were we viz-a-viz dialogue the last time I/we corresponded? I believe taking moderate refreshment at the Arthurhaus and a day’s break from trekking parts of the Bavarian Alps in climes fit for purpose but perhaps unusual for the local population, who have had to put away their snow shoes and don the thongs!
Continue reading “Europe 2.0 – die Auflage 2”
Presently having a break at Arthurhaus, eating a Bavarian cold meat and cheese plate accompanied by a half litre of their (current) finest – Stiegl. It’s lunchtime. More on this soon but first let me retrace our steps several months.
Some context seems appropriate given Europe 1.0 was still in swing as recently as twelve months ago. Why am I back and how did that pass through supply?
Continue reading “Europe 2.0 – die Auflage 1”