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Friday 11 September 2015

 

No early rising for us this morning as there was no hurry to get on the road again.  This was the final day of our trip and we only had around 100kms to travel. We enjoyed our stay at the Beverley Caravan Park and will definitely return again. We chatted to some people in the park who wanted to know about our travels.  Quite a few guys of Jim's vintage have been involved with International trucks either in the military, National Service or on a farm and like to come up and chat. One couple in their senior years had decided to sell up in Margaret River and put an offer on a house in Beverley yesterday. They preferred the small town feel of Beverley and felt that Margaret River was growing too big for their liking. 

 

We drove to Perth via the Talbot Road which is an alternative route and avoids going through York.  It certainly looks spectacular at the moment with the undulating paddocks green with wheat or bright yellow with the canola crop.

 

Great Eastern Highway was quite busy or perhaps we have been in the outback too long and have forgotten what it is like to drive in the city.  We pulled up at our front door around 11.00am and it was a good feeling to be home. 

 

The minimum amount of unpacking was done as we were feeling quite exhausted.  We had been on the road for over a week without any extra rest day so it was good to slow down and take time out.  The bonus was that the West Coast Eagles v Hawthorn final was being broadcast on TV and the Eagles won.