We packed up – Rosie was in her element keeping the van clean and tidy…unfortunately there was a trip hazard kindly pointed out by Gordie!!

and Trev put the other blokes to shame by sweeping out our van.. We then departed Munglinup Beach and headed west towards Ravensthorpe. Branch was sad to leave the campsite where he had felt so at home and so had brought a small souvenir with him. 

The roads were badly affected by recent floods so we had to take some dirt road detours which included several encounters with road trains creating a desert storm.

I realised on the way that applying lip balm that had been in a 30 degree heated car on a bumpy dirt track was not a great idea much to the troll’s amusement! The route to Ravensthorpe took us past a variety of landscapes including large mines. We stopped at Ravensthorpe for an early lunch.

 The dirt roads had taken their toll on the White Princess who now had brown walled tyres!

We drove on hoping to get a spot at either Norman’s or Betty’s beach free camps. The roads down to the beaches were narrow and windy but easily accessible with the caravans in tow. Betty’s Beach was small but picturesque and the surrounding area was beautiful. Both campsites were very small but nice and sheltered.

 Sadly both spots were full so we went for our default plan and rang Cheyne Beach Caravan Park who were able to accommodate us for 2 nights. So a short drive back to Cheynes Beach and a quick setup in a beautiful grassy spot….though not without issues as Kerry got her plumbing all wrong!

We then settled back and relaxed as Dave gave the Princess some TLC  and Rosie debugged the van…and Gordon gave the pushies a rinse 

The moon was full and bright…..gorgeous night in WA