May 7th

 Haven’t seen this sight for a while- the Autumn colours of a maple just outside our caravan.

winter is on it’s way. Time to head north soon

 This was taken on my birthday after lunch at Dolphin Quay. Unfortunately missed the dolphin that popped up to say Happy Birthday.

wandered around the arts festival markets today. Amazing talents. Resisted buying anything!!!!!!

Managed to get FEI TV so we were able to watch all the cross country at Badminton Horse Trials. It always brings back memories of Tim in 2000 when he competed there and came 24th winning the Glentrool trophy for most places advanced from dressage.

8th May

1 week on. Last Sunday we were supposed to be meeting Liz & Frank at Rockingham markets then lunch. So we decided to go this week. The idea had been to buy a picnic at the markets and then eat it on the seafront. We’d have gone hungry – no food at the markets!  Rockingham beach

Found a place in Mandurah called Gilbert’s fresh food – goodbye Coles & Woollies. Locally produced everything – thought we’d try their Cornish Pastie – delicious – made by Gourmande Delights in Mandurah. Wouldn’t it be great if every town had a locally produced supermarket like this!!!!

Went to see Meryl Streep & Hugh Grant in the Florence Foster Jenkins movie. Such good actors a must to see.