Home again!

And out sailing

 

 

The Sun setting at Ko Roi Thailand

 

On anchor at Ko Roi Island

Staying here for a few days rest!!!!



 Well here we are after months of planning 

Fleetwood Mac Concert

in WA

 

 

 Oh yeah by the way

 the only time it rained in Perth while we were there

 was for the concert 

 

 

As the Lyrics say

 Thunder only Happens when it's Raining!

 

 

 Such an amazing evening

 

 

 They have still have got the magic 

 

 

 

 

 

 The Magic of Stevie Nicks Wow!

 

 

 And the song Birds keep sing for us!

In the rain

 

 

The supporting Act was Angus and Julie Stone

 

 

Another Band that we have been wanting to see

So lucky got to see them as well!

 

 

 

 

Walyunga National Park situated in the Darling Range WA

 

 

 There is a small fee to enter the park

this is to help maintain Picnic area as well as maintain the amenities

 

 

The Avon River joins the Brockman River to form the Swan River

 

 

There are many pools along the river on which you can canoe along

During winter the river flows much faster

 

 

As well as many walking trails

 

 

The BBQ facilities which are well maintained

 

 

And also there is the wild life

 

 

Found this humble little place to spend a couple of hours Picking 

 

 

 Rows and Rows and Rows of Strawberries to be picked

 

 

The cost $10.00 Dollars for the box so you just fill it as much as you can!!

 

 

 Well looks like we will be eating Strawberries for the next few days!

 

 

Day  Tour of the Swan Valley Wine District

 

 

 

 

These vines are 99 years old and are on the Lancaster Winery

it only sells wine at the cellar door and not to major suppliers

 

 

Windy Hill is another Local Vineyard

  and has limited wines as well

 

 

Ashlie and Caitlin enjoying having a chat on the Bus

 

 

The Brewery, we just had to taste the local Beer as well

 

 

Very late in the day!

 

 

Out & About Wine Tours

This tour took us to 5 wineries a Chocolate factory and the Feral Brewery 

We also had lunch provided for us at Stella Vineyards

Which was amazing

Highly Recommend using these guys we had such a Great Day!

 

After Darwin we made our way to Perth

 

 

Day trip to Araluen Botanical Gardens

This is located in Roleystone and is a must to visit

 

 

 

 There are many plants that flourish in the valley

 

 

 

 

 In 1929 

 Mr J J Simmons established a holiday camp here for young Australian orphan boys

situated on 60 acres

 

 

 

 

 

Araluen Botanical Garden caters for weddings and many other functions

 

 

 

 Today the establishment has govonment funding and many local volunteers to help maintain the paths and gardens

It is a place of peace and tranquillity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quick trip into Darwin

 

 

Was Great to see all the family

 

 

Have a look how Dylan has grown

Watch out Daniel and Rhiannon before you know it he will be a Teenager !

 

 

 

Late night walk home from Darwin city

 

 

 Last night in Darwin

dinner at stokes hill wharf

 

 

Back to Australia for my Nieces Wedding  Celebration

 

 

Nicole and James

 

 

 

Wishing Well

 

 

This was an awesome lolly table

 

 

Oh and the chocolate fondue fountain 

 

 

 

 And of course the family photo

You know hurry up we have a party to have!

 

 

Travelled to Sydney after wedding for Christopher Birthday

 

Of course no trip to Sydney

without the Sydney Harbour Bridge

 

 

As well as Luna Park

 

 

Birthday Dinner with Christopher and Natasha