Clare and Garry’s country seat in Balingup is a lovely house high on the hillside, with views over the township and valley. Free internet is just 5 minutes walk down to the Balingup Visitor’s Centre (Ok it is 10 minutes coming back up the hill, but exercise is good 😊). Alas, I have forgotten a crucial bit of computer gear, so I cannot directly download files from my camera chips to my computer. I worked out a couple of roundabout ways, slow and tedious, involving the other computer and wireless hotspots. Not clever. I must make sure I don’t forget next time.

Balingup is a pleasant town through which the Bibbulmun track passes. It has a petrol station and a few shops including a small general store, and a tavern down the side road for those so inclined. A couple of km south along the track is the Golden Valley Arboretum that boasts 1000 trees including 400 species. A couple of km north is the Racecourse Flora Reserve. Given the current rainy, overcast weather, we have enjoyed these local sights and spend some time with cameras snapping the flowers.

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