Rattlebeaks and Giant Spiders

The bush is coming alive with orchids. I've just seen my first Rattlebeak Orchid and there are lots of Giant Spider Orchids, as well as a new all white spider orchid.

The Farmers Market and Lions Market are on this morning so heading out to those.

Orchid Season in full swing

Orchids are popping up all over the block. John and Penny from Cumbria (Lake District) have just spent two days here photographing a large number of orchids. They were amazingly knowledgeable and identified a few species that I was not aware of.

Now have lots of Cowslip Orchids, quite a few Donkey Orchids, plus a Jug Orchid, a Snail Orchid, a Mantis Orchid and a Hooded Orchid. Very soon the Spider Orchids will show their faces.

Busy long weekend ahead. Already most accommodation in Margaret River is full. Have a good weekend everyone and drive carefully.

Bangalow

Robyn & Jeff, Bangalow, NSW, 23rd June, 2009. A most enjoyable two-day stay. Rooms very comfortable, setting beautiful and service superb!! Will strongly recommend. Thanks to our hosts.

Cressida & Eric, 21st June 2009. It was just what I was expecting - in fact it was even better. We really enjoyed our stay. I wish we had longer to explore the bush & sit & read in this beautiful living area. Thanks very much! We will recommend to other people.

Good Rain

We have had a lot of rain over the last few days, so now our tank is 2/3rds full, which is great. 15mm fell last night.

Roger and Antu from Bermagui (ex Canberra) stayed after being in Nannup. They did not have much time in the afternoon so I sent them to Redgate, Voyager and Leeuwin. They really enjoyed the gallery at Leeuwin Estate. They then had a look around Prevally before going to Redgate Beach just before sunset. Roger said the sky and waves with the setting sun looked really wild and he took a lot of photographs.

They also wanted to see the Boranup Forest so they got up at 6.00am in the dark and drove there. The sun was just up when they got there so they had a magical drive through the forest. They got back in for breakfast about 8.30 and by 9.30 they were gone. I sent them back to Perth via Mowen Rd as it is much quicker.

MinPing & Vincent, KL, Malaysia, 18 June 2009. Lovely place to stay. Friendly people and amazing rooms. Thanks a lot.

Rob & Joy, Gymea, N.S.W. 18.6.09. A very comfortable stay in a great location. Excellent breakfast to. Thanks.