THE BERRY FARM
Today was the day when Kaz & I were to celebrate seventeen years of wedded bliss. After a cruisy morning & a visit to the local aboriginal art gallery we had lunch at The Berry Farm. This is another of Margaret Rivers fine dining venues. We enjoyed a great lunch accompanied with our beautiful sons & some fine Nashi Pear Champagne.
THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Who could deny the boys a trip to The Chocolate Factory. Margaret River is abuzz with so many interesting & beautiful places. There are cheese shops, venison farms, cafes, a multitude of wineries, breweries, farmers markets & a splendid coastline. Although very south, this region comes under the influence of the “Leewin current” which is a warm water current that originates in the far north of the state. The result is that when this current is active it provides warm water along with species that have travelled with it such as tropical fish etc.
MB
As a young bloke I would spend at least six if not seven days a week with Martin. We swam together, attended nippers together & did all the young bloke things together. Matins family moved to the Gold Coast when we were about fourteen. We caught up a few times after that but our lives drifted apart. Martin then left the Gold Coast to travel with his girlfriend Amy. They arrived in Margaret River & have never left the place. Martin always was & still is an accomplished surfer & bike rider. These days his passion is to ride through the forest trails on mountain bike & surf Margaret’s big breaks. At 47 y.o he surfs 15 –20 ft waves; not a bad effort mate. After thirty three years it was so good to catch up & renew the friendship. Marty & Amy are now engaged. Hope we can catch up again sooner than later.
Today was the day when Kaz & I were to celebrate seventeen years of wedded bliss. After a cruisy morning & a visit to the local aboriginal art gallery we had lunch at The Berry Farm. This is another of Margaret Rivers fine dining venues. We enjoyed a great lunch accompanied with our beautiful sons & some fine Nashi Pear Champagne.
THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Who could deny the boys a trip to The Chocolate Factory. Margaret River is abuzz with so many interesting & beautiful places. There are cheese shops, venison farms, cafes, a multitude of wineries, breweries, farmers markets & a splendid coastline. Although very south, this region comes under the influence of the “Leewin current” which is a warm water current that originates in the far north of the state. The result is that when this current is active it provides warm water along with species that have travelled with it such as tropical fish etc.
MB
As a young bloke I would spend at least six if not seven days a week with Martin. We swam together, attended nippers together & did all the young bloke things together. Matins family moved to the Gold Coast when we were about fourteen. We caught up a few times after that but our lives drifted apart. Martin then left the Gold Coast to travel with his girlfriend Amy. They arrived in Margaret River & have never left the place. Martin always was & still is an accomplished surfer & bike rider. These days his passion is to ride through the forest trails on mountain bike & surf Margaret’s big breaks. At 47 y.o he surfs 15 –20 ft waves; not a bad effort mate. After thirty three years it was so good to catch up & renew the friendship. Marty & Amy are now engaged. Hope we can catch up again sooner than later.
