WAWA Trip- part 4

 WAWA Trip, part 4

We woke up early to do our sunrise view at Bluff Knoll, but i love this photo taken at the foot near where the cafeteria is. On on way up, we saw a dead wallaby ( I think ), it was pretty dark, but the car light showed a big dark spot as we drive passed it. We had planned to informed them, but the rangers were very early too. We saw them at Bluff Knoll and they had already cleared it when we went down. great job, rangers!! but i hope this is not a usual thing to happen. (because later on our way, I saw 3 more along the road, its very sad to them die like that)

sunrise

Porongurup National Park - Granite Skywalk

The walk to the skywalk was quite easy and discovered more flowers, but the first climb was pretty scary for me. the handle on the rock seem so far apart. For a smaller build person its quite difficult to reach them. I tried 2 attempts before I made my way up. The stairs were easy and the view is great. It's like another accomplishment and satisfication altogether. We met a lot of people on the way. Its quite a busy place, probably because its a Saturday. Infact, there were a group of seniors enjoying coffee and biscuits there.

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the sign is clear

read the map clearly

on the way to Granite Skywalk

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Balancing Rock

first climb to Skywalk

Granite Skywalk

coffee and biscuits times :))

more flowers

the stairway to go up, easy and safe
  

We did some scenic drive around and head to Albany where we will spent 3 nights here.

outside where the  Albany visitor centre is, it smells fragrant too.

Sleepwell Motel :the room is big, but we will never provided with the microwave until we requested on our second day.
The reception staffs are friendly and the cleaners too. they seem to be the same people.

we had booked the hotel beacuse of the swimming pool, but each time I asked, "may be tomorrow..." but it was never opened , and we never see anybody doing anything or whatwever inside." really dissappointed.

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WAWA Trip - Western Australia Wildflower Adventure, part 2

4th september 2015 -    K O J O N U P  

Today, we explored the Rose Maze but there was really no flowers yet. :((

Then we proceed to Myrtle Benn &amp Flora. We parked our car at the nearest carpark and do a trail walk, it is quite well mark. here are some of our finds. ( we got the map from the visitor centre, which is beside the Rose maze) never did I know that the wildflowers were mostly so tiny, yet they are really amazing! I love them.

Peas

Donkey orchids

purple tassle

blue leschenaultia

some flowers we discover outside someone house............we walked into their backyard and have a small conversation with the owner. It is a lot of time they have put in, but could see they enjoy it.

The beauty of the Canola fields on our way ....

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we passed by an ostrich farm

We did the 'Purple tour ' but as mentioned we were too early hence there aren't many/any flowers, hence we skipped the rest too, instead we walked around the little city and have ice-creams. We did have a lovely day.

WAWA trip -Western Australia Wildflowers Adventure , part 1

2 september 2015 - Singapore - Perth
I only know about the wild flowers when I was planning my perth trip last year.  As we had already bought our air tickerts, nothing could be change. We came in october where i really missed the wild flowers, though i had seen some, i really love to see more of their beauties.  hence, this year I am back.

Luckily, budget airline make it more comfortable for us to fly more and fly further. and with the hostels and airbnb, it become even more affordable.

                                                     our airport is always so beautiful

relaxing at the lounge before our flight

our new project is on  the way!

A pleasant surprise that we were upgraded to first class seats with some bidding. The seat is definitely more comfortable. I love how the window screen can be laminated with the press of just a button. 

And how often when seated in a  plane , I got to see the front of the propeller, and it's behind! Isn't it fun?! No wings blocking my view!

love this window

meals on board

reflection of our flight on the floating clouds

We collectd our rental car, buy pre-paid simcard, check-into our stay. have our dinner nearby and buy groceries for our next 2 days stay at Kojonup.

UPs : A smooth journey with new experience on board.

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3rd september 2015  Perth to Kojonup

Today our wildflowers adventure shall starts from  Kings Park and Botanical Gardens. As we are driving all the way to Kojonup with one or two stops in between. We keep only 2 hours for the garden, if it's good, we can come again in our return to Perth.

I think we are a bit early for most flowers, some area is quite moody. We got to see the Geraldton wax, they are beautiful.

                                                                   Kangaroo's paw

( i will load the pictures later as i have some problems with my sd card)
*Hmmm... I lost those photos somehow, I should have them again when we return to Perth later.

We detour to James street to 'ta pau' (packed) some dim sum to enjoy on our way.
There are quite a few chinese restaurant around this area. Everyone has their favourite. We had the harkow (prawns dumplings) which is filled with big , crunchy prawns. The other is the fried octopus tentacles, really yummy. and of course the steam pheonix claws (chicken feet). Yum yum.

After  or almost at Crossman, the views of the Canola fields view is fantastic, like fields of gold!

Some larger ones were so majestic, it just enlighten our journey.

                                                                      Canola fields

We stop at Williams for lunch then proceed to Boscabel chittnup road, but wildflowers are not seen yet. A little disappointed. Hence, we head straight to kojonup.
We checked into our stay at Kojonup Caravan Park. Hmmm... It looks a bit quiet or may be most people are out in their adventure.

We choose to stay in the van.   it's from the 1970s. We are pretty excited about the stay, it's our first experience.

Then, we started with a broken down table, then a blackout. Fortunately, they were solved quite quickly.

We brought our own bedsheets but it's a bit sad pillows were not provided, I thought it should be the minimum requirements. Anyway, .... the owner is quite friendly though. Later, we learn that he is expecting a new grandchild on the way. Congratulation.!

Van stay

Kojonup Caravan Park

There were cooking utensils, but it really looks too dirty to use, but the plates can be easily washed for use. the fridge come very useful to store our food and keep some cold drinks.

We preferred to cook in the main/shared kitchen which is much cleaner and comfortable. and I love the long table. Today's sunset was really pretty, very orange but we were busy with our cooking and didn't have the camera with us. Next time, I should always keep my camera with me.

                                          first time cooking dinner with microwave!

Most people choose to cook outside their van or so, and we have the whole kitchen to ourselves!
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UPs : Canola fields view was really fantastic, enjoy Kings Park, enjoy our DimSum, saw a beautiful sunset, really so golden orangee.....but no camera!
DOWNS : this morning, we visited the wrong visitor center, the one is only for the univercity at Perth. 

After a long day, we plan to sleep early. It is quite difficult to control the heater, it seem too hot then it become too cold. Anyway, without a pillow its really uncomfortable. we folded some clothes to act as one.

with our prepaid sim-card, we could still watched some of our favourite program and watsapp our children.

 
some beautiful flowers at Kojonup Caravan Park

not forgetting a little bites for our evening ........:)

Another happy day!