Pack up completed, we were finally on the road. It actually felt really good to be moving again. I think we were getting a bit complacent being in the one spot and it was definitely time for some new experiences. Can your adventurous spirit go to sleep? I’m not sure but perhaps ours did.
I had my last shower amongst the paisley tiles and bid them farewell. No love lost between me and the temperamental showers at Lake Clifton! 
The car felt very heavy with the van attached as we waved goodbye to Pete our neighbor (he’s a permanent resident of the park) who gave Az some very valuable information for his future working life. Always good to hear advice from someone who isn’t “us”, even if it is the same advice!
We headed to Bunbury to get a tyre fixed on the van. (Not that we didn’t have time over the last 3 weeks but we ARE on holidays) and while it was being fixed we decided it was time to wash the Kakadu dust off the van. Ray had managed to wash one side of the van during a recent downpour but that left 3 sides covered in red dust. Ray did a great job of it, only squirting me twice but I couldn’t catch his eye or see him giggle so I must give him the benefit of the doubt and call it accidental. Hmm…I just know him too well to be totally convinced it wasn’t on purpose. 
We hit the road again and stopped in Collie for lunch in the rotunda. We met two lovely local ladies on their lunch breaks who filled us in on the town’s history and specifics. Better than any tour guide. Thanks ladies! 
Driving through this forest area is very beautiful and we thought about what a contrast it is on this side of Perth compared to the other side. Tall trees lining each side of the road as compared to red dust and shrubbery (if we were lucky to get the shrubs). 
We arrived at Bridgetown. We were each impressed by how pretty and quaint the town is. We explored a little, finding the lolly shop and the old fashioned “haberdashery” shop. That was a new word for Caleb. Ray got comfy in the “Bored Husbands Chair” while Az and I looked at the 2nd hand books. The information centre also houses the only known jigsaw gallery in the Southern Hemisphere. All the jigsaws were donated by a local resident, and there were hundreds! We took a bit of a drive around the town which we like to do when we arrive at places. It gives us a bit of a feel for a place when you get off the main drag and cruise around the back streets. 
We were staying about 20km out of town at a Farm Stay called Marinup Ford. It is actually a working farm which also has facilities for a few caravans. The grounds are lush and green with plenty of shade. The amenities are set out like ensuites so each toilet also has a shower and basin. It is probably one of the most attractive spots we have stopped at. Better yet, we are the only guests here! We have the whole place to ourselves. 
Ray and Caleb made slingshots using “Y” branches they have been carrying with us for a while now and some elastic bought today at the haberdashery. Caleb and I got stuck into some Maths while Aaron cooked dinner for us all. He’s not too bad at spaghetti bolognaise!  
We had an early night as we leave bright and early tomorrow. 
Ps. Ray has made a comment that I left out some important information about our swimming on Saturday. I timed him across the pool and after 18 years he has only lost 4 seconds off his best time. That’s pretty good (and his back is giving him trouble at the moment). Never one to gloat, Ray wanted me to add it in! Well done Ray!