GET LOST TOURS: GERALDTON

6th, JUNE 2011

GERALDTON

Left Geraldton today and the first stop is Northhampton for a walk around the country one street town. Old and quiet with little history. They are having a purple bra day on Saturday to raise money for the Breast Cancer. This is the town that also has the airing of the Quilts which is very popular and brings many tourists to town.

While wandering around town and taking photo's we heard a bang with Sandra's camera thinking she had dropped it we all turned around to find after the semi went by that the local police car had stopped to help as Sandra had fallen down an open drain along the side of the road. Picture taken.

This is about 15 inches deep on the foot path side. Lucky she didn't break her leg or more. The policeman was very nice and when he realised she was with people he went knowing that she would be OK.

This is a pain face in disguise trying to be brave.
Hi Carol still at it.

Left ankle and right knee where she had landed and the camera is still working. Wrapped up and rest is the cure.

On with the walk or hobble around then we head off for the next stop. This is the old church as you can see and inside 1936.

Northhampton is one of the oldest settlements outside of Perth. In 1839 Lt. George Grey reported favourably on the area with lead and copper mining commencing in 1848 and 1855 respectively.

We passed through Port Gregory and visited the pink lake before leaving.
The colour of the lagoon is due to Bacteria [Dunaliella salina ] trapped in the salt granules; this provides a rich source of Beta Carotene, which is harvested from small ponds. As the sun sinks, the lagoon changes colour from mauve or pink to a slightly darker purple.

Onward we go to our free camp for the night. where we stop is in the hands of the Gods.

KALBARRI

7-6-2011

Relaxing port side village where recuperation is needed. Mostly for hobbles.

Relaxing day and Sandra to the local Dr's. He didn't seem to think anything was broken but give it a week and see. Blood pressure high has to watch it. 150/100

Wednesday
8-6-2011

We are out for a drive around the area. What a pretty town and view when you come into the area. It is not a town but a village and there are plenty of new homes being built on one acre and the architect designing some is very talented.

We went for a drive out to Pot Alley, Eagle George, Grandstand, Castle Cove and Natural Bridge. On our last stop we ran into the Mactaggerts who had been dodging the local insects.
The coastal gorges

The coastal gorges south of the town are both colourful and dramatic. The vividly banded cliffs, which rise hundreds of metres out of the turquoise seas, have been shaped into intricate patterns by wind and weather. This area is a photographer's delight.

KALBARRI NATIONAL PARK.

Thursday 9-6-2011

John and Sandra tried to book a flight over the Gorge as it is supposed to be a wonderful flight with fascinating cliff faces and rivers.

Unfortunately their were only them that wanted to go, as business is slow they had to get a refund.

Legs were made for walking even if hobbles tag's along.

Our first walk was to the gorges and this was spectacular standing high above we could see forever. There was enough water for a kayak to paddle down the rapids.