So, yes, We are going to Carnamah. Not that I'm surprised. And with Youngest son in Perth hopefully fulfilling his desire to do an acting course and become more independant, Carnamah is much closer to Perth than Walpole.
He went to Perth by bus last Wednesday. I was very good. I didn't cry!
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| Jordan, the reality of the Adventure just starting to set in :) |
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| Waiting for his turn to board the bus! |
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| Mum and Dad and Jordan |
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| Nana and Grandy and Jordan |
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| Mum and Mackenzie and Jordan |
We are still very much up in the air about what he's actually going to acchieve in Perth. He's staying at a nice couple who run a kind of half-way home for young people with special needs. But it will be really great if we can finally get the go ahead from Murdoch about his application!! Then we know what his course is at least and where he needs to find accomodation. He can't stay where he is forever!
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| I didn't cry but I did hug him very hard! |
So for Hubbie and I this move will be the furthest we've ever been stationed yet. The comparisons between what we'll be leaving and what we're going to are quite extreme.For example, here are their tourist descriptions and population.
Walpole is a small settlement with a populous of around 450 people on the south coast of Western Australia, approximately 120kms west of Albany and around 430kms from Perth.
Set amongst most perfect surroundings - Walpole is situated
overlooking the tranquil waters of the Walpole Inlet. Here you will find
a small estuary that flows through a narrow channnel into the deeper,
and much larger, Nornalup Inlet.
You will find yourself in amongst the wonderful towering karri and tingle forest where you can feel the gentle breezes as they whisper over hills and vales close by. Down at the water's edge stands of peppermint and she-oak adorn the luxuriant natural harmony of the area.
You will find yourself in amongst the wonderful towering karri and tingle forest where you can feel the gentle breezes as they whisper over hills and vales close by. Down at the water's edge stands of peppermint and she-oak adorn the luxuriant natural harmony of the area.
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| This Nockold Street, the main drag through Walpole. |
And now for Carnamah
Carnamah is a typical wheat-belt town servicing the surrounding wheat
and sheep properties. From late July through to December the shire of
Carnamah and the rest of the wheat belt blossoms into a wildflower
wonderland. This is one of Western Australia's richest areas of
flowering plants, with more than 600 species.
Population 358
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| And, so far, this is the only shot I can find of Carnamah. |
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| But here's Three Springs main road, the larger town 23kms from Carnamah! |
So I'm pretty sure the differences wont be hard to miss. At the moment I'm soaking up visions of trees since I don't think there are many where I'm going. Also trying to stop my brain wondering up the hall to Jordan's room to check on him because he's not there! Have almost packed that room up but it's kind of depressing :( And if Morrelli rings me one more time and tells me the weather's a lovely balmy 41 I think I'll kill him!!
(Not funny! It is SO not funny thinking about the heat in the wheatbelt!)
So there we are so far. I've been making pendants till I'm almost sick of them and knitting feverishly trying to distract myself from thinking too deeply about things. My Mum lent me her Agatha Christie books and they've been a big help. But eventually I'm going to have to force myself to start seriously packing.
SIGH!
Alright then. Drag out some more boxes. Where's the packing tape...
Happy Trails :)
