I have spent the last three nights in the beautiful south-west wine region of Western Australia, about 25km further south of Margaret River, almost out in nowhere. We veered off the main highway onto a dirt road. Then, about 5km of rock and roll later, we arrived at our lodge and we were immediately greeted by a few curious but wary kangaroos.
The Margaret River and Augusta region of Western Australia forms the perfect setting for world renown wineries, awesome surf spots, magnificent caves and the Dunsborough Bakery. There were always plenty of opportunities for photography especially when the golden 5.30pm sun provided flawless natural lighting.
In addition to the friendly country folks, quaint small towns, wide open space and beautiful beaches, there was something else about being away from the city that I loved: I could actually hear myself think again. Actually, what I had found myself thinking about most was if the bakery in town would still be open for lunch.
I loved the bright lights of Tokyo and the beautiful skyline of Sydney. However, being away in the south-west has always been my quick escape without my passport, and it has always helped in my search for inspiration.
It is great to occasionally escape the rush of the city, although I do have to admit that it had been a little while since my last trip to “nowhere”.
Hang on, where has my glass of wine gone?
(blogged using the iPhone 3GS, WordPress App.)
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Photos from down south taken and processed with the iPhone:
Lunch. The only food place in town which was open at 3pm.
The Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse in Augusta.
This view greeted me every morning at our lodge.
The morning light hits the breakfast table.
