Perth

Yesterday we left Geraldton & the rain behind & headed for Perth. 30 kms south of Dongara we left the main Brand Highway & took the coastal Indian Ocean Highway. Dotted along the coast are small villages, which appear to be inhabited by retired folk from the city.The highway has obviously undergone a serious upgrade & is well worth the few extra kms to get to Perth. We stopped off at the main settlement of Jurien Bay for lunch down at the newly built pier. The photo shows Terry at the pier contemplating his departure from Gordon & myself  & his imminent return to Parkes. Tomorrow Gordon & I will take the short hop down to Freemantle to visit the tourist spots. Looks like I will have to replace my tyres again in Esperance or even Albany before I cross the Nullabor. The hot roads & heavy loads take their toll on tyres here.