We we have been really lucky with the weather. Where as the wind had been blowing quite strongly before we arrived, for us it has just been a gentle breeze which has meant that we have had a couple of very pleasant warm days with just a smattering of rain only occurring during the night.
During our time here we have visited most of the main attractions. Fishermans Wharf, Separation Point Lookout,and the Geraldton Regional Art Gallery which is located in the old town hall building. Here we viewed the Doug Moran portraiture entries and the supporting photographic competition which is in its second year.
We couldn’t go past visiting the old historic gaol,(1858) located next door to the Visitors centre. They now run a local art and craft shop and display there.
St.Francis Xavier Cathedral we though was also worth a visit,though we didn’t think we would see anything that surpasses the great churches and cathedrals we saw in France. However it had its charm and is credited as being one of the masterpieces of John Hawes who before joining the priesthood was an architect.
We checked out the IRIS sundial opposite the Cathedral, which was quite unique,though it did take us some time to work it all out.
It was then a drive back out to visit the Hampton Arms Inn, Greenough,which we found was closed the other day.We chatted to the owner who had been there for the last 27 years and during this time has established a business dealing in rare and out of print books. They also a run a B & B offering an opportunity to stay in a hundred year old converted shearing shed, all located in a rural and historical setting. www.hamptonarms.com.au
Not far from here we could see the Alinta Wind Farm and some of its 54 turbines twirling away in the distance.
We walked along the 7 km path from the sand dunes to the Chapman river that goes all along the foreshore and passes through the towns newly opened (Oct O8) beachfront. Work is still in progress here with many new apartments being built along the marina frontage with most of them already having been sold off the plan.
Tomorrow we leave and head south to Dongara to pick up the wildflower trail.
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