We travelled to see one of mum’s friends in Northampton.  She was previously in our reading group together.  Northampton is a pretty little town, first established in 1864 as there was a lead mine.  Now it is mostly gains its money through agricultural and tourism.  They are involved in running the Anglican Church in town and we stayed behind the church.  It was a lovely community to visit.

One day we ventured to Kalbarri National Park, which was approximately 1.5 hrs drive north west of Northampton.  Looking out for birds we saw emus, wedge tailed eagle and a flock of red tailed black cockatoos.  As it was going to be over 30 degrees in the gorge we headed out early and walked down to the gorge and murchinson river.  The gorge is stunning with multiple colours and many large swimming pools.  We all enjoyed a cool off in the pools.  There were many jumps and we found a beautiful arch.  We spent most of the morning mucking around in the gorge.

For our walk out we got all wet from a swim, took splashing bottles with us.  My friend baked a chocolate cake and the first person back to the car received the largest piece.  There was a lot of motivation to make it back.  But more fun and refreshing was the ice water bottle challenge where icey water was poured down your back.  JGD even got an head freeze from it.  When we were resting at the top a fairy wren popped out of the bushes and hopped around.  Very cute.

Thanks to TR we had a fabulous time and then she drove us home in a car of sleeping family.