Goodbye Margaret River

Sadly, our stay in Margaret River has ended. For us, it was a lovely area to visit full of options for family entertainment, yet a relaxing take it easy sort of town. Prior to hitting the interstate, we made a few stops. First, Lake Cave. We learned that if we return to Western Australia in ten years, this glistening cave will no longer warrant the description "lake". Scientist predict the water level will be zero in ten years. It's most magnificent feature, the "suspended table" is made all the more beautiful because of the water's reflection. Roo lead us with our self guided headsets into Mammoth cave. Vast and deep, we got our exercise getting in and out of this cave.

Entrance

Exit (Ryan is in red, Roo is to the right of the center mound)

We stopped at kid friendly Laurance wines where they have a playground and a lovely restaurant with the outdoor tables positioned to overlook a rose garden and a blue pond. We enjoyed a taste of wine, cheese, salad, and date & fig compote. The wine is for sale, but not the date and fig compote which was amazing. I'll be scouring online for a recipe.

In our search for an authentic UGG store which turned out to be closed because of the holidays, we happened upon Simmo's ice cream. It's summer, and we've been eating a lot of ice cream. It and the kids play area made this one a lucky find!
We're back in Perth, taking in more sites, including the beach. Despite the fact that it's hot and I'm nursing a sunburn on my legs, we hope to make the most of our last days in wonderful Western Australia!