We went exploring around Geraldton today, and both Col and I were surprised by how big it is. It is a really pretty spot. If we were staying longer we would head out to the Abrolhos Islands, but won’t have time this trip unfortunately.
We did a bit of a drive along the foreshore, stopping first to check out the Geraldton Marina.
Not a bad spot if you have to do a patrol!
We stopped for lunch at a funky little beach shack called the ‘Jaffle Shack’. When you first walk in there is a wall of little money safes with a key on a wrist band. These are for swimmers to put their personal belongings in while in the water, what a great idea!
In the evening we received a very tempting offer from a friend of the Howards for 3 months work to stay in Fremantle. We have been really torn about this, as the money would be great and we loved Fremantle and hanging out with the Howards. We also feel that we have committed to Giralia Station and this is more in line with the vision and experience we had for this trip. We are going to sit on this idea and process it and confirm tomorrow.
3 months in the burbs or 4 weeks in an idyllic location fishing ,sunsets, snorkeling and campfires under the stars with stories shared from like minded nomads ….. mmmm is there really a lot to think about????
Re -read your blog … there’s a few.. “if we had more time we would like to come back” 3 months in 1 spot is a big chunk ! You guys will be fantastic camp hosts …. just saying xxx (but Freo is great !!!!!!)
Thanks Tania, I do agree with you x
Good luck with your decision. Nice to have options
You are both great and I am sure will pick up work wherever you go xx
Thanks Son, appreciate your support and vote of confidence! x
Two great offers – what a choice!! Good luck with the decision, I’m sure you will make the best of either offer. Keep up the great blogging. Just have to say that your April Fools joke was hilarious and the talk of the circle on the weekend. … Miss you both like crazy xxx
Ditto
Thanks Jo x
Thanks Sam
relieved to hear that the April Fools Joke was appreciated.
We miss you guys too!! xxx
I was born in Geraldton! Lovely to see pics and read about your adventures there
Earl and I are staying at Rob and Pete’s while our bathroom and laundry are being renovated and I just gave them a good laugh showing them your Mudflaps and Skidmark nickname blog entry lol. Hope you’re both well, keep livin the dream! Xoxo
Hi Karissa, I didn’t know you were born in Geraldton! We really loved it there and were sorry we didn’t have more time to explore. We have decided that we definitely need to do another lap to see all the things that we have missed this time. You just can’t fit it all in. We have loved seeing the pics of little Isla and your cute little family on FB. Can’t wait to meet her in person. x