WALPOLE - POPULATION: 500

PLUS THE RESIDENT 'KOOKIES' & A FAMILY
OF 4 'MAGGIES' ON THE GROUND!

MON 16 - THURS 19.12.2013: We have settled in the for the Christmas period at bustling Walpole. As per usual, the aim was to locate an area we had hoped few people would want to frequent at this time of year. Apparently after December 27 the area and Rest Point Holiday Village tends to fill. Fortunately we have good neighbours, a good size area between vans, good grassy plot for puddle play and the caravan park is situated on the banks of the Walpole Inlet which means fishin' - all is good in the world! One minor hiccup, we have had two days of rain.

Walpole was gazetted as a township in 1933 and for many years timber milling was the main industry. Walpole-Normalup National Park now covers 18,000 hectares and virtually encircles the town.

Spent the morning in 'town' having Christmas hair cuts and after chatting to Ivan (the hairdresser), about all things gardening he kindly offered us herbs and beans from his own garden. If you need a haircut when in Walpole we would highly recommend Ivan, "The Big Hair Shop" 9840 1777. Visited the Information Centre and booked two activities, then headed for Thurlby - the Herb Farm. "Indulge in the peaceful ambience of the surrounding herb garden and native bushland - shop for  unusual gifts and enjoy culinary delights in the Café" - we did all of the above!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOT HAPPY!

Carole spent a great deal of time determining the ideal place to spend the festive season, with weather conditions also playing a part in the decision. The aim was to avoid the heat that this time of year can bring. May have gone a little overboard - Madison having had her Christmas cut then required a blanket!