After I posted yesterday, we went out with Mark and Tyler because they needed to look at new dryers. We figured it'd be nice to go along for the ride (we're the family dogs, apparently), and it'd be good to get an idea of how much a washer and dryer would cost. That's probably something we won't buy used. Anyway, all the stores were closed because "It's the 1950's here!" (as Tyler would say) so we decided to go on a little adventure.
Mark and Tyler had all kinds of things they wanted to show us, but first was wine country. One of the wineries in Western Australia is one of the top in the whole world--but I don't remember what it's called. Anyway, wine is huge here, and there are a lot of vineyards. We drove about 20 minutes outside of Bunbury to a town called Dalyellup. The country was breath-taking. I have never seen such beautiful scenery. It reminded me of the movie "Heidi". Here's a picture, but honestly it doesn't do it justice. You just have to experience it for yourself.
This is the most important part of our adventure yesterday. Mark and Tyler kept talking about taking us to "Gnomeville". I don't know what I was expecting, but it was probably anything other than what we saw. It's basically this little wooded area that people bring gnomes from all over the world, and write where they're from on them. I don't know why they chose gnomes, except for maybe they were going for the creepiest thing they could think of. Here is a picture, to show the extent of the Gnomes:
Along the way back we got up close and personal with 3 kangaroos!! The way they jump is so cool. We were driving though so we didn't get a good picture. But I'm sure we will eventually get a good one. Oh, did you know people actually eat kangaroos here?! They have kangaroo steaks, and kangaroo sausages. They're so cute, I don't know if I could eat it...I guess as long as the meat doesn't have a face I would try.
Anyway, we had quite the adventure yesterday. Today we'll get our car. Ben got his first paycheck, too. How exciting! Here are a few random pictures that don't go anywhere in the blog, but you should see anyway. Hope the States are treating everyone well. Don't drink any oil!
When I went to a wine tasting in college at a professor's house I learned something. And for some reason it's the ONLY thing I remembered...when buying Australian wine don't get the kinds that are named after aniamls. Like Three Blind Mice, or the Penguins.
ReplyDeleteIdk, figured you're there thought I'd share the weath! lol