After leaving Perth area we headed Noth East ,stopping at Goomalling for lunch and a bit of a wander.
Next was a bush walk in a reserve on the outskirts of town
I found some nice Ant orchids and Chris found some old chain ,good for hanging up a pot plant when we get home.
We had a nice stopover at Minnivale campground surrounded by multicoloured Gazania flowers. Also found a Donkey orchid.
Then the next night at Cadoux. All good quiet spots and the rain kept tumbling down every now and then, but not enough to stop us from having a look around and me taking photos.
Then we arrived at our friends place in Kalannie, parked the van beside the house and settled in. No plans ahead so the next day we were invited to go on an extended family BBQ. About 20 or more.
It was cold and windy with showers on and off, but once the fire got going and everyone arrived it was the best day out . The kids and dogs played in the rock pools and the women went looking for wildflowers, while the men kept the fire stoked.
Hope you like wildflowers as much as I do, as the wheatbelt area sure is beautiful at the moment. I know I take lots of the same ones but I just can’t get over how tiny and amazing they are to grow and survive in the bush, year after year.
So many beautiful orchids in this area, as well as other flowers. When we got back from our walk, the meat was cooked and the yummy farm baked cooking was laid out. What a lovely lunch we shared.
The rain held off for most of the day, and after lunch more of us when looking for orchids.
It’s a great area for kids and oldies to have a picnic. It’s called Petrudor rock.
On the way home we made a couple of stops , another bush walk and in to the old tank at Xantippe for a look. The only town in Australia starting with the letter X.
Rosie and Codie had had a big day out, and didn’t take long to fall asleep. A quick dinner and an early night for us too.
Part of the new mural in Kalannie.
The next morning Steve took us out to a farm close by where the owner has a collection of old machinery in a shed. A few good oldies there.
Happy birthday Jodie,! mum Mary made a lovely lunch and cake for us all to enjoy. I took a couple of photos of the family.
Mary, Steve, Natasha, Christopher and Jodie, a lovely family.
Last Wednesday we all went to the Dowerin Field day. And walked and walked from 9 to 5, a huge display of all things farming. Even caravans and cars . We will stick with what we have.
I only took a few photos of things that caught my eye, thinking this poor fellow won’t make it past Christmas.!
This piece of machinery has been refurbished with oiled timber. Nice work.
Off road buggies, with lots of accessories fitted.
Some of the oldies on display
And of cause so many toys for farmers including this huge sprayer, 180 ft wide and a price tag of $1.2 to $1.5 million.
And a very big grain bin. Some serious $$ on display here .
At the end of the day Mary, Jodie and I went for a fun ride on a trailer, pulled by a tractor. Up one Isle and down the next. We were grateful to rest our legs for awhile, then it was time for the hour drive back to Kalannie
Another good day in the Wheatbelt. That’s it for now xx
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