Katanning 27 December 2006

Headed north visiting a number of country towns and villages on the way – there certainly isn’t Xmas sale madness around here, with deserted main streets everywhere! The towns are fairly close together reflecting the history of early settlement, all with old banks, schools, parks intact and a sense of earlier civic pride. The wide streets are a feature of these towns, contrasting with the new housing developments around Mandurah, Busselton, and Bunbury! It’s sad to see the demise of real Australia. What is real anymore? Found yet another lovely bush setting to stay overnight, at the end of a really hot day.