Canola fields in Western Australia

Canola fields in Western Australia

Laurie and I had never seen Canola growing before. Canola oil is evidently a popular product in Western Australia, at least judging by the yellow fields that border the...
Driving On the Left Side of the Road At 110 Kilometers Per Hour

Driving On the Left Side of the Road At 110 Kilometers Per Hour

The homeowners in Western Australia left us a car so that we could get around. In the town of Kendenup where we are staying there is only one store that is also the post office, coffee shop, liquor store, grocery store (very minimal) and local meeting place. We need...
Futurama Public Toilet in Perth, Australia

Futurama Public Toilet in Perth, Australia

This public restroom from Exeloo in a public park on the Swan River in Perth Australia reminded us of something from Futurama. When I pushed the button, the metal door slid open. Once I stepped inside the door, it slid closed and locked. A mechanical voice said that I...
Chienne, Jack Russell Terrier Has Energy To Spare

Chienne, Jack Russell Terrier Has Energy To Spare

We are both house sitting and pet sitting in Western Australia. This is Chienne, an extremely energetic Jack Russell Terrier. We walk her around the orchard at 7:30 am and 10:00 pm, and play with her almost constantly in between. She is adorable and affectionate and...
Our New Home in Western Australia For Six Months

Our New Home in Western Australia For Six Months

On August 1, 2013, we took our first flight to the other side of the world. We had agreed during a 10-minute telephone call to house and pet sit in a town of about 1300 Australians called Kendenup. We had never heard of the town, nor had we heard of the closest city,...

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