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Monday, May 30, 2005
Good thing I used to practice "no-clutch" driving
Going to spend a couple days here before moving north. The highlights of the recent days have been Cape Le Grande National Park, which includes Frenchman's Peak and Lucky Bay. You must see these places. The Southern Forests are amazing but we ripped through them too quickly. I have learned of something for next time... the Bibbulmun Track is almost 1000km of hiking/biking through the coastline and amazing forests, stopping at towns for showers/backpacker hostels, and camping along the way. I wanted to climb the 60 m Gloucester Tree but we didn't have time. We did the Tree Top Walk, 40 m above ground in the Karri and Tingle trees - kinda cool but a bit hokey. The trees are most impressive from the ground as you drive, walk, or just rest among them. Albany has some cool sights, including the Bridge and Gap on the way to Frenchman Bay (who the hell was this Frenchman?), and the Wind Farm. 75% of the city's power is generated by wind energy! The turbines are huge and beautiful on the green hill above a roaring ocean coastline. Also, a little town called Denmark was quite notable - a laid-back artsy-craftsy town that I could imagine myself spending some time in.
Okay, well I think I will skip out on the wine tours here in Margaret River, and instead spend some time at the beach, maybe even rent a surfboard again and see if I can survive "The Box". Unfortunately the beach is 12 km away, and the van is under repair. Now where can I rent a bike?
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At 9:17 PM, May 30, 2005,
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Holy sh!t Jesse .. what a week.
Today, I PLAYED AT OPEN MIC! Lost together by Blue Rodeo (check Daves site for pics!)
Rebecca is leaving, I don't think we'll get to see her before her departure. Our hearts are all feeling somewhat hollowed, first you, then Erin, now Rebecca.
But glad to see your site is working (nobody could post comments last entry??) and that you're still doing well and enjoying life! -
At 9:28 PM, May 30, 2005,
Jesse said...
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Andrew, you have stepped up and I respect you for following through with guitar and performing at open mic. I hope you are even more addicted now. Don't stop now that inspiring people are leaving. Inspire other people.
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At 2:50 AM, May 31, 2005,
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Thanks man, I definately wont stop.. Greg helped me learn the song and played backup & sang for me so I have a little ways to go yet but I'm damn determined.
btw, Greg is the new Sunday Night Open Jam HOST!*#% woo! -
At 1:54 AM, June 01, 2005,
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Most hostels there have bikes, but I think there are also a lot of shops with bikes, too. Cycling to the beach is a popular thing since most backpackers don't have transportation. It's well worth the trek, though.
Good luck in 'The Box'. I couldn't catch a wave in Margs to save my life. Let me know how it goes. -
At 9:03 AM, June 01, 2005,
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Reading about your adventure as others, glad to see you are having fun...Stay Safe.
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At 1:19 PM, June 01, 2005,
Jesse said...
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Uh.... didn't surf yesterday.... the waves are HUGE. And there was a big shark hunting in a nearby reef which completely turned me off. The surf reefs are pretty far out, too. Maybe try today, or wait to surf the next spot!
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At 9:24 AM, June 02, 2005,
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The view from the top of the Gloucester Tree is amazing, it's like a sea of leaves. You should definitely go up it if you go back that way. It's a bit hairy at the top though, those metal rungs are kinda sketchy when you're 175 feet up!
You should at least check out one vineyard while you're there, it's actually worth it. I recommend Voyager Estates, they have a huge rose garden and a gigantic Australian Flag. The grounds there are super nice.
Glad to hear that you're still having a great time, I was surprised that you were that far west already. Did you see lots of trees on the Nullabor?
