Coq au vin

Two couples wanted to have dinner here tonight and Pam was in the mood to do some cooking so she agreed. She decided on Coq au vin, which she had tried in a restaurant in France. Unfortunately I didn't have any cheap wine or brandy, so she put in it some of my best Napoleon brandy and half a bottle of Watershed Zinfandel. She served it with potatoes cooked in milk plus some carrots and broccoli. For desert she cooked apple cake with a custard filling. Jill and Brian came down from Perth to have a few days of R and R with us so the guests and ourselves had a veritable feast and everyone said it was fantastic, especially the sauce.

Frazione Lovene

It was a pleasure to spend some days of our honeymoon in this luxurious B and B. Margaret River and the hinterland are wonderful. Surely we will remember these moments and of course we hope to have in the future the chance to come her again. Nadia and Giacomo, Italy (46.065107, 10.249017), 20/09/09.

Kilmore

We greatly enjoyed our stay in your beautiful B and B. Lovely decor and the bushland surroundings. Also enjoyed the conversations and must thank you for extensive directions and highlights to visit. Hope to be back one day. Anne & Norman, Kilmore, 23-26.9/09.

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.