Days 1 -4 (Perth)

Left on Sunday 6th as planned just before lunch (9.00am start haha), even the sun came out for our farewell. Arrived in Perth and staying at the Banksia Caravan Park in Hazelmere (near Maida Vale). Quite a nice park that takes dogs.  Only have concrete pads but managed to peg in the sides of the annexe thankfully. Predominantly permanents stay here – facilities are clean. Some nice walks alongside the golf course, and some really lovely homes around here too. So lots of walking for Coco. We have a shopping list that is getting longer so that will take most of our time while here. Catching up with friends the next two nights then our trip really starts on Thursday.

One of the caravaners told us about a park in Mundaring called Jorgensen Park (about 12 mins drive) that allows dogs.   It is fantastic, a huge nature reserve that transects the Bibbulmun track, could spend hours wandering in there, it is great for dogs as they can run free, so much bush and lots of other dogs.  Coco loved it.

Monday and Tuesday spent pounded the camping shops for a tent, sleeping bags etc.  After much searching we have bought a 4 man Oztrail tent and two -5 degree celsius sleeping bags, lightweight table, lantern, cooking ring etc and other bits and pieces so we are now pretty well set for camping.  John got the tomtom hard wired into the car, so we have been pretty busy - hardly any time to do my blog?  Don't know when the relaxation kicks in!  Hopefully soon.