Hot Days, Somewhere Else

This summer the temperatures have not been excessive, not by previous years' standards, anyway.  But as the years roll by I find I am becoming less able to tolerate the Australian summer days, and I dream of places and days as shown in these photos.

This first photo is at Augusta, the south west corner of WA, and usually much cooler than Perth or even Bunbury/Donnybrook.  When the photo was taken the weather was clearing after a couple of very rough days.  We had enjoyed the weather as it rolled over us, sitting in a holiday unit on the coast, watching from the protection of a warm room.  But through all of it there were still fishing boats going out.

The next photograph is at Crusoe Beach, just east of Denmark on the inlet/estuary.  Magnificent country down that way, and being on the south coast it is always much cooler than where I am.  

Hmmm, I am beginning to think it's time for a holiday.

Go to Google Maps or NearMap and take a look at some of the coastline from Augusta through to east of Albany.  Much of it is accessible in two wheel drive, some only in a 4x4, but it is all beautiful.  And I write this comment as much for other readers as to remind myself in years to come that there is still a world of viewing to be done right here in my own back yard.