Goodbye Dunsborough

Since my last post I've done quite a bit. We went to the rock pools near Smiths beach, there was 3 German's (Ivo, Elizabeth [I may well be spelling that wrong] and Thiago [he's half Brazilian]), an American (Aaron), an Estonian (Olya), 2 French guys (Mat and Jeremy), a Kiwi (Rusty), a Dutch guy (Geoff) and one half of my favourite Italian duo (Luca). It was a lot of fun climbing the rocks and trying to stay under the falls as the waves splashed over, everyone tried it but they were so powerful if you didn't have a grip you would just get pushed further in to the natural pool. When we had all had enough splashing (I was the splash instigator 97% of the time - Rusty the other 3%) we sat on the rocks and Ivo made some peanut butter sandwiches and made sure everyone had something to eat and drink, he is one of the most thoughtful people I've met. After this we went to Olya's work place and I had a scone and an iced chocolate (pretty much a chocolate milkshake), the scone was a little touch of home for me. I'm so surprised that most of the people we went with have never tried a scone. Come on Britain! Spread the scones around the world. 

After scones we wanted more swimming so we went to Smiths beach - alright! My beach! Quite enjoyed it there, apart from the tendon's giving up in the back of my knee, that was pretty horrendous. I managed to scoop some waves though - I did get dumped by one. Upside down back to front SAND! Then I had to come back here to go to work, that was no fun because I got sent home after an hour due to the pain in my leg. Although when I got back I realised someone had stolen my socks off the washing line. I was furious. It was unreal - who does that... all resolved now though and I have the socks back. Woohoo. 

On Sunday a big group of us went to Sunday Session at Cave's house, it was a lot of fun and I got pretty squiffy and kept telling my favourite people I would miss them a lot. The next day my favourite Italian's took me to Bussleton to get a tent, which I got and we had look at Dick's shop which sells electronics - I saw his Dick Pick. I laughed a lot and had to explain it to Luca and Marco, before Marco fell asleep on the way back. 

That night Marco, Luca, Iz and I all went crabbing, at about 11pm and we caught 17 crabs. Marco is the crab catching pro. I didn't get to try any of these but last time Marco cooked crabs they were delicious, although they are pretty tricky food to eat and I suggest maybe not eating them if you are famished. 

The next day was back to Smiths Beach with Olya, Marco and Luca, even though we arrived too late and Luca had to leave for work. We went in Marco and Luca's van which I've nicknamed "The Love Wagon" because it's so jazzy, although it's been named Donald already. Emily (Canadian) was already on the beach and Dario (Italian) turned up a little later. We did some body boarding and once again I went spinning around in the wave, it was pretty fun to be fair. After we got back Marco, Olya and I decided to go out for some food, we decided on the curry van at Old Dunsborough Jetty and sat on the rocks watching the most awesome lightening storm I have ever seen, fork lightening, massive flashes and crackling thunder. Oh my Science! It was truly amazing. Want a fabulous evening that was. When we got back it was thoroughly raining and still unbelievably warm, so I danced in the rain and enjoyed it - I've not seen rain for 6 weeks or more. Although I did go skidding and my foot went right through my flip, leaving me only with a flop. 

Today was sleeping bag shopping! I managed to get a $90 sleeping bag and a $12 roll mat for $50, I felt like a Bargaining pro! Boom! Lil bit chuffed with that. I also bought some new flip flops, although I don't like them so much but being a fussy person who doesn't want plastic ones I can't complain too much. After the bargaining it was food time, went to a lovely little cafe with Olya, Marco and Eric (Dutch). After that we met Pei (Taiwanese) and Andrew (American) at the cinema and watched Wild... I'm not sure what I think about it. 

So, I have decided it's time to move on. I have a lift tomorrow morning with two strangers and a guy from the hostel (Ivo). We will all be travelling together to Esperance along the coast and from there I will be accompanying a friend in a 4wd with some other 4wd's and making my way to Adelaide. 

I've had such a beautiful time here and met some life long friends. It will be emotional to leave and I'm sure I will have a little cry after I drink a bit at the full moon party but I am happy to have the memories to take with me. 

For all you friends reading that I have met here in WA, I love you and want you to stay in touch. Please come and visit me when I'm settled back in Liverpool, the door will always be open to you and what traveller turns down a free bed for the night? You'll always be Captain's to me.

Now I have to pack...