Australia – Perth & Mandurah – Page 5

February 5, 2007October 24, 2023

AYDU 2007/02/05 – So you are having a snow day in Barrie…

The lands of extremes eh?

As you folks in Barrie / Canada dig out from the snow and defrost from the frigid temperatures, we are trying to stay cool.

Sunset walks on the beach do the trick nicely.

And have to include a photo for Ranger!

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February 4, 2007October 24, 2023

AYDU 2007/02/04 – Sun Burnt Country!

We returned from the beach today to discover that our power was out. It was due to a power transformer which was engulfed in flames from a fire north of Mandurah. There have been many local fires the past two weeks. Many have been started by vandals. A young teacher was killed as a result of the fires last night in her car as she tried to flee from her home (ironically her home escaped unscathed).

The photograph here was taken this afternoon in a spot 3kms from home. The town of Dwellingup, some 45 kms from here, lost 6 homes last night. The high winds of WA help in spreading these fires. Power was restored here around 7:00pm, just in time for dinner. We have been having lots of lamb, since its about the cheapest meat around, and luckily we all enjoy it (we’ll see if that lasts)!

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February 4, 2007October 24, 2023

AYDU 2007/02/04 – Life is a Beach!

Off to the beach; sunny and 34C. Hope all is well in the great white north.

January 29, 2007October 24, 2023

AYDU 2007/01/29-02/02 Home Sweet Home for the Year! & a wee bit hot!

After an exhausting journey we were very fortunate to have Philippa and Richard meet us at the airport and drive us to Teresa (Trees)’s home – our home for the year. The house was perfect for us, and the gardens were full of new flora and fauna to discover. After a very brief tour, we all picked a bed and crashed.

Now it’s Friday night and we are just about to head out for Japanese cuisine. Its 40C and very hot. Lots of crawling things!

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