Geraldton to Perth

Rain was falling early this morning and Geraldton looked decidedly miserable compared to the usual view from the Ocean Centre Hotel. I ordered two poached eggs for breakfast, done to a turn. A truck was just outside the window; apparently it was pumping out the drains. After a period without rain, there is a danger of drains being blocked and water flows out everywhere, even into the hotel basement.

The good thing about all the rain is that it washed all the red Pilbara dust off my car. The rain finally petered out as I was driving through one of WA’s wildflower hotspots and I took a lot of photos, some at a lay-by and some at the Coomallo Rest Area, where there is a 15 minute circular viewing trail. 

Entry to walk trail at Coomallo.

Lots of drossera (sundew) with raindrops, sparkling in the sun.

Eucalyptus Wandoo trees with beautiful bronze bark.

I’ve a feeling it’s going to be a great wildflower season: watch this space!