Sat. 22nd Sept., 2012 - Geraldton to Jurien Bay

Geraldton Lighthouse

It had been wet & windy during the night, but the clouds had broken up & the sun was shining when we left Geraldton at 9am (it's now questionable as to whether Carnarvon is actually the windiest place in Australia!)  South of Geraldton the countryside was green & supported both crops & animals - it was an attractive & productive area.  One or two older stone buildings suggested early settlement.  Nearer to Dongara, we saw a couple of olive groves & there were some beautiful homes dotted about the countryside.

There followed an area where we guessed there had been extensive bushfire damage.  We took the coast road through Leeman & Green Head to Jurien Bay.  Although the sun was shining, the temperature had dropped to 18C, only half of that we'd experienced in some of the more northerly places ... brrr!

Unfortunately, the school holidays had begun & the caravan park was full of children.  The noise was horrendous & we were almost glad when it turned colder, as it discouraged the little darlings from playing outside.  Things did quieten down after dinner, as it was not only cold, but dark, too.  How did I cope with all the noise when I was teaching?  I guess that getting paid, helped!