And so the weather turns, another rainy weekend. Only it wasn’t just going to be rainy. The Australian Weather Bureau were predicting possible storms, hail, and near hurricane force winds. We packed up the truck and went anyway.
We enjoyed last weekend so much, we made another escape back to the country. (Click on images for a larger view)
The weather predicted for the whole week was for rain. We decided to take the day and hunt for wild flowers anyway. So we packed the car and we were off to the Western Australian Wheat-belt.
The road took us to Meckering, which I learned was the site of an earthquake in 1968. Although the Meckering earthquake of October 1968 was not the largest in WA’s history, it was certainly the most significant in term of damage done and cultural upheaval. It caused ground rupturing nearly...
Some scenes of what there is to see, driving through the Wheatbelt of Western Australia. We even got to see some Everlastings. The hills were colored with Patterson’s Curse. The setting sun put a glow on the Salmon Gums. A perfect end to a perfect day together.
Leaving Rica Erickson Reserve and headed east along the Wheatbelt we came across this likely little known place called Lake Ninan. Lake Ninan is situated just 10 kms west of a little place called Wongan Hills, in the wheatbelt of Western Australia. Stepping into this salt lake area, we felt...
Each year the District Displays come alive with the flavours of Western Australia. From all corners of the State, ten regions each create an original display which shows off the best of agriculture and innovation. Designed and created by teams of volunteers they are a colourful celebration of human endeavour,...
It was too soon to check into the convent, so we left Dalwallinu and headed off to find some wildflowers. Buntine Rocks was where we were headed. I did warn the dear man that he could be in trouble with my family who have just put up with me after...
We decided for our stay, we would find a place in the town of Dalwallinu. Dalwallinu is a town in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, located 248 km from Perth via the Great Northern Highway. Agriculture and supporting industries are the town’s primary economic activities. The town is also...
