Author Archives: CAMTRIER

Up really early for a 5km walk to a hour swimsmooth technique swim training with Sally at Claremont aqua centre. This was 1300m session using fins, pool buoy etc. This was to replace the full video session I had planned with Paul Newsome several months earlier that did not materialised. Good session though and outlinedContinue reading “Monday 30th March 2026: Day 27 – Cottlesloe”

Up early Wetabix and granola breakfast the went to the wave rock to walk around it and on top. Really fantastic sight, After this climbed and walked on top of the Rock and had great views of surrounding area including the salty lake we walked along yesterday After this we started our 344km boring driveContinue reading “Tuesday 29th March 2026: Day 26 – Cottlesloe”

After breakfast checked out of chalet long boring drive to Hyden. Arrived at Wave Rock Chalet which was really nice. After unpacking went for a walk around wave rock and back to Chalet. Hippos yawn on wave rock trail When we arrived back to Chalet area which has a amphitheatre and salt outside pool whichContinue reading “Monday 28th March 2026: Day 25 – Hyden/Wave Rock”

Had an easy day and packed our cases ready for our journey to Hyden tomorrow. Went to Fish Face for dinner and then went to the Theatre in Esperance to see the play When the Cats Away. British Farce based on George and Mildred . Very funny and a nice end to our stay inContinue reading “Friday 27th March 2026: Day 24 – Esperance”

Day exploring beaches at Cape le Grand but on the way stopped off at WA’s Stonehenge which was really special as the roads were closed leading up to it. After this explored Lucky Bay, Thistle Cove, Hellfire Bay and La Grand beaches. Lovely day out but it was very windy After this busy day gotContinue reading “Thursday 26th March: Day 23 – Esperance”

After breakfast went on a couple of trails around Esperance. Still vey windy but good for walking as cooler than in Perth and Exmouth. Woody lake was a nice walk

After breakfast went into town shopping as needed a hoody as all my clothes were for the warm climate and was Ok during the day but chilly at night. Walked around town. In even picked up a fish dish take away from fish face.

Checked out of Motel after the dodgy meat pie caused a dodgy stomach. Another long drive (191km) on a boring road to Esperance just before we stopped off at the pink .When we arrived at Esperance town and we shopped to pick up provisions. Then went onto Esperance Chalet Village and checked in and startedContinue reading “Monday 23rd March 2023: Day 20 – Esperance”

After breakfast and checking out of Hilton Hotel we had a 343 km drive on boring roads to a small town by the sea called Hopetoun. On the way we stopped off at Ravensthorpe for petrol and a snack. I had a dodgy meat pie at the petrol station which caused issues the next day.Continue reading “Sunday 22nd March 2026: Day 19 – Hopetoun”

Had breakfast went for a walk round Albany Town. Afterwards went for a paddle and walk around Middleton beach and also got some lunch. We then went onto Ema point and the Gap. In the evening walked into Albany to a steak house for dinner. Still music and light show on.