Xmas in Western Australia 2012

Xmas in 2012 was celebrated in Dawesville, Western Australia. Dave and I travelled from Gympie over to Western Australia by road, camping along the way, to meet with family members for Xmas. We rented a holiday house about 60 kms south of Perth and based ourselves there for a week. We had a lovely time relaxing at the house after a long trip on the camper.

On Xmas day lunchtime we hosted some of Dave's family for a meal and get together – Mother Peters, Myv (sister-in-law) and two of her kids Jennifer and Michael and their partners, Matt and Danielle.

In the afternoon, Darryn and his extended family arrived – Tuyen (daughter-in-law), Angel (grand daughter), Kyle and Marc (step grandsons), and Ma and Pa (parent-in-laws).

Jennifer, Matt, Myv and Dave

Danielle, Michael, Myv and Mother

Myv and Jen (mother and daughter)

Myv, Mother and Dave (Sister, mother and brother)

Melrose Beach was 500 metres down the road from the holiday house - a lovely spot

Angel, Darryn, Marc, Tuyen, Jean, Kyle and Candy

 Angel eventually befriended the dog!

Angel and Lizzi

 

 

 

 

 

Eating prawns and sand crabs

 It was a great occasion, an enjoyable gathering and an ideal place for it all to take place.

Whittakers in Kambalda, WA

Kevin is scowling at his brother-in-law for manhandling his lovely slim wife!

It was great to catch up with Val and Kevin who are now living and working in Kambalda, WA.  On our trip over to Perth we went via the gold mining region and stayed at their place for a couple of days.  Kevin was working day shift so we spent time with him in the evenings and Val was able to show me around her work place in between her work shifts.

Gold mine site entrance to Kevin's work

The sort of country where they live and work ... Red Hill

Jean playing the golf hole at Kambalda "Silver lake" on the Nullabor links golf course

 Note the lack of grass on the fairway and this course was one of the better ones along the NGC Links