Yesterday was a leisurely start; headed down to Australind around Noon and got to Heather's around 2pm. The highways are fantastic and some of the scenic routes are close to the ocean to stop and have a look. It was good to catch up with Heather and Ian; OMG her garden is like going to Butchart! Of course they can garden 365 days a year here so everything is colourful, big, lush. She had 2 fuschia "TREES"in her backyard - never knew they grew that big! Plus dozens of rose bushes, two huge bird of paradise plants, mulberry tree (delicious berries) mango tree, ornamental pair, various flowering succulents and an alstromera in bloom among many other plants! All the stuff we see in flowershops here. Also for you gardeners, the Kenilworth Ivy that we put in hanging baskets is a common ground creeper here and they call it 'woodland violet' Lorraine has it in her back yard. Apparently its hard to get rid of; something like chickweed!
I was amazed at the amount of development all along the coast up and down. No sign of recession here at all! Hugh homes on prime waterfront real estate. Not cheap either. Lots I notice around $200,000 plus.
Back in Perth until Saturday. Catching up with other friends for lunch and yet other friends for dinner tomorrow night.
Talk to you in a couple more days!
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I would love to see all those flowers blooming in their natural environment. I can't wait to see all your photos! I'm driving to Saskatoon today and tomorrow morning flying to Kelowna.
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