Took the bus down the Southwest, arrived late in the afternoon in Walpole. I wasn't sure I was actually there, because it looked like a reaaaally small town - turns out it was; somewhere along 500 people...
Compared to Perth a total change of weather and surroundings as well, rain, colder, and trees everywhere, drove through some amazing scenery coming down here! Next day went for a nice walk - 18+ km. First time I explored the Bibbelmun track, which leads from Perth to Albany, with stops every day for people to camp - I'm just doing pieces, but it's a beautiful track to walk along (which I found out soon after I started) went down to 'Sandy Beach' (need I say more) and then to 'Rest Point Jetty' watch some pelicans and the view of Walpole across the inlet. Then back up, through town along two other jettys and then back along the heritage trail into town.
Met up with a lovely 'old' Canadian couple, who were planning to head to the Valley of the Giants the following day - lucky me, I get to go along - next time I'm definitily getting a car when I'm going there, because there is so much to explore here, but just impossible to get to some parts if you dont have a (4x4) car. Saw the Valley of the Giants and the Giant Tingle Tree, pretty impressive! Turned out I was the only one in the hostel that night though, so it seemed kind of lonely, but the 'lord & lady' supplied me with 'whiskey & internet' that makes for an alright evening, right!?
Next walk was even longer, harder - and more fun. 23 km. Walked to Mt. Clare and had no view from there. Nice sitting out on a rock-outcrop though, and enjoying the sun for a bit though. Saw some nice birds, and the Nornal (black snake) from which the neighbouring town's name is derived; Nornalup (place of the Black Snake). Sunset at the jetty was awesome, definitely happy I didn't miss that. (Wait for the pictures before you disagree)
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