Wonderful Geraldton!

Before leaving Kalbarri we went for a drive out in the National Park to see the sights. Had a look at the Z-Bend and Nature's Window which showcase the Murchison river. Would have looked even better with some water flowing thru', but still impressive.
The Z-bend (not actually showing showing the "Z" bit)
Nature's Window
Laura and Will having a little rest in the shade. Isn't this rock face beautiful!

Well sadly we had to leave the Gray family in Kalbarri last Friday and move on. The girls exchanged friendship necklaces and although we were a little sad we look forward to meeting them on the road again some day.
This is the "Pink Lake" at Gregory, just south of Kalbarri.

Onto our next stop...Found Geraldton to be a great place with everything you could want in a big town, if somewhat spread out. Staying at Batavia C/Park which is a little out of town but nice and quiet and they say the pool is solar heated (but I have my doubts). Went for a trip out to Oakabella Station yesterday which is said to be a haunted house. The lady taking the tours was a real character and has a gift so can see the spirits. She was very interesting to talk to (as long as you used your manners). God help anyone who said "what?" instead of "pardon me?"...Laura, or parents who interrupted to answer for the kids...Deb! Other than that she was a delight and so knowledgeable about the station and the local area.
The barn at Oakabella. Notice how cold the kids look!
Inside the barn (now the museum). Notice the spot at the top of the picture?
One of the bedrooms where a bloke shot himself while cleaning his gun. Notice the spots in the top of my photo again?!
The lounge room where a baby died. Yep, more spots and blurry things! So whether or not you believe in spirits we were amazed with these photos, considering I've taken hundreds and hundreds of photos on this trip and not one has any spots in them, except these ones, go figure!

And best of all, the hot chocolate and delicious scones Loretta made and the family devoured with lashings of strawberry jam and cream. ALMOST better than Grandma's! I missed out but I have lost 1.5kg in the last fortnight so it's worth it.

FISHING
Hey, check out these rippers...Stevo has caught 12 tailor in the last 2 days (and lost 2 big mulloway, but we won't dwell on that). The freezer is full and we are eating fish at least every second day, yum! Go you great white hunter :-))


HMAS SYDNEY 2 MEMORIAL
This beautiful memorial in Geraldton is dedicated to the 645 people who died at sea in November 1941 on the HMAS Sydney 2, when they were bombed by a German raider (the Kormorant). The dome is made up of metal seagulls, signifying the exact number of people who passed away. The big tall "stele" represents the bow of the ship, and the bronze lady is for all the family waiting patiently for their loved ones to return home. It was well worth a look.