This place is also wonderful but it is a bit steep down to the water, but we will return. After enjoying the morning so so much. We then headed back into town & had a picnic lunch beside the river. We or maybe Rans then decided to go for a short drive or so we thought. He drove East travelling past the Wilson Inlet which Denmark is situated on around to the Blueberry farm, which on arrival had closed its doors to the season 3 days ago...bugger We then continued out to the end of Nullaki Peninsula where you see across to where we are staying. We have a look at Anvil Beach which was nice but a bit of a walk to get to. We then made our way back arriving back 2hrs after saying "We will go for a short drive" anyway it was a great arvo but just an AWESOME morning, one of the best yet. We then had our customary drinks before calling it quits for the night. FRIDAY 17 FEB 12.......A nice morning with it being quite warm, so we decide to return to one of the beaches from yesterday deciding on Waterfall Beach. On setting up the wind had picked up, smoke from the nearby fires had moved in so we 3 boys threw a line in. The other 2 fished off the beach whilst Rans threw off nearby rocks. 
Rans caught a small whiting and another couple of small fish, but again we went home with a big 0. The weather also moved in with slight rain so we headed back, with John & Rans getting some pies for lunch which were very nice..8.5/10. The rest of the day was spent cleaning, resting as it has stayed overcast. The boys went for a fish in the arvo to Lights Beach but no good. They enjoyed the beers they took with them.... at least that was something. SATURDAY 18 FEB 12........16yrs since Old Man Tex passed away. Today the 5 of us went for a drive firstly to the Honey Farm where the honey was very tasty, but the Passion fruit with Honey Ice Cream was average. We then made our way to the local cheese factory which had some nice jams & cheeses. We then drove through the forest & headed out to the local Berry Farm where you pick your own berries. We had the opportunity to pick Raspberries & Blackberries. They were berry berry nice. We think we may have eaten as many as we collected so it was good. From here we drove to into town where the girls had a walk around Denmark which is a great country town. John & Rans meanwhile made their way to the local for a pint and watch Black Cavier win its 19th race. Prior to the race here there was 20 people in the pub & by the start of the race it had swelled to 50-60. We then returned for lunch prior to heading out to the rocks off the main beach for some fishing. The weather was good, the water was good, the bait was good & ample, but again Nil, Nothing Zilch, bugger all, Rans didn't even get a bite. So back home for a nice chicken dish...Carol was prepared as she knows our fishing trips results. SUNDAY 19 FEB 12...Cleaning day inside & outside of van along with the cars. It takes up most of our day but we make sure its 4pm for drinks & nibblies. MONDAY 20 FEB 12......Pack up & leave going a full 70km to Albany. After setting up we headed into town for a quick look around checking out the local Lookouts, Info Centre & Gardens. 
After returning home we went for a walk along the beach which is 2min from our site. It is windy but a nice area. For tea tonight Carol made a very yummy meal, Rogan Josh Lamb Shanks bloody beautiful, followed up with Ice Cream with Raspberries, Blackberries & Passion fruit, bloody bloody beautiful. TUESDAY 21 FEB 12....Rans went for his early morn walk followed by a swim whilst watching a huge cruise liner entering the port. We then headed out to Whale Interpretive Centre, where we spent over 3hrs walking around the sites or watching videos within oil storage tankers. It was an eye opener to how whaling was conducted in Australia up to Nov 1978 when all whaling in Australia was ceased. 
The tour was very informative, we then headed down to Frenchman's Bay for a Picnic Lunch on the waters edge, a pretty area. We all then went on a coastline drive stopping at the following places Misery Bay, Salmon Holes, Stoney Hill & also the Gap & Natural Bridge which is very pretty. Every place is nice with some great Lookouts, Beaches & water.
We then made our back into town stopping at one last lookout.....Dan Murphys!!! We then went to Hyundai & picked up our car as it was in for a check up regarding the radiator, then back for a quick swim for Rans prior to tea. WEDNESDAY 22 FEB 12..........This morning Di not feeling well enough to go out so the four of us go for a drive out to Porongurup Ranges. We go to the first walking track which is a 3km return trek, which says a 40min easy walk....Well it was the longest 3km's we have done & the hardest walk we have done on this trip & we have done some good walks. It was very steep and rocky, but we all made it.
When we got near the top we all layed down in the shade of a large rock which was sitting precariously on another rock, we really couldn't have given a damn if it fell on us at that particular time. There was another group of people up there and they felt the same way. We then had to climb over & up some huge rock which had steel hand grips coming out of the rock.
This brought us to a wonderful view looking over the valley back to the ocean. Although it was hazy the sights were well worth the walk. But it hadn't finished yet as there was a ladder which took you up to the top f the rocks, with a walkway around the rocks, well John went up then Sandra tried but it was scary as to our right it was a drop of about 50m, so she came back down, Caz then tried but she also had wobbly legs then Rans tried and he was the same. The 3 of us then climbed back down to where there is another walkway which follows the land around the rocks, this was also great with excellent views.
From here we could see John up in the walkway so Rans went and tried to climb the ladder again & this time he was successful... Good on him as he isn't good with heights. They got some great photos. We then made our way back down which was also difficult with a number of slides on the way down. Once down we had a good laugh as we were exhausted and hot. We then made our way over to the the Tree in the Rock picnic area where we had lunch and walked the 100m to the tree in the rock..thank god it was only 100m. We then made our way back to our site stopping at a Strawberry Farm & tasting a number of products making some purchases. We then drove past a property where the owners have cut out a walrus & Vultures out of tree trunks & branches.
Very cleverly done....Once back John & Rans went for a swim to relieve those aching muscles before having a few drinks prior to dinner. THURSDAY 23 FEB 12.. A light shower over night but a beautiful morning. Sandra not feeling well today so its an easy day. Rans & me did some washing etc before heading out. We went to Middleton Beach and follow the coastline around to town, beautiful scenery, did some shopping before having a nice lunch (GF) in town.
We then returned & Rans & John went for a swim, it's windy but nice. Arvo drinks early nite. FRIDAY 24 FEB 12....A BIG Happy 16th Birthday to Our gorgeous niece ALEX BRISBANE !! Up early & take van/car to Auto Electricians whilst the Butlers head off to Bremer Bay. The Bewells & us then headed East to Two Peoples Bay but the road has been shut due to Fire Dangers, but it was an overcast day and no sign of any fire???? We then drove to Nanarup which was a basic beach then onto Gull Rock & Ledge Pt which showed us a view back towards Albany, we then continued on to Bettys Beach & Nth Point.
Although it was overcast Betty Beach is a beautiful bay blocking the wind and pretty green waters. We then made our way back to Emu Pt where we had fish & chips for lunch. Here Canadian John tried his first CHIKO ROLL and by his facial reaction and his stomachs reaction with a visit to the toilet shortly after it will probably be his last!!!! we then drove into town for some last minute things before picking up the car & van. We then returned for a swim & slowly packed up.
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