Our first stop after crossing the Nullarbor was Esperance.
We spent the day at Cape Le Grand National Park but we could have spent weeks there. You literally need to line up at 8am each morning at the camp site hoping someone would leave. If not, the ranger sent you packing back 40km to the town of Esperance to try your luck there again the next day - but man it was worth it if you got in!
The rock formations along the Cape Le Grand coast were so unusual and beautiful. We visited whistling rock at Hellfire Bay and Frenchman's Peak. The aboriginals have a story about this place where 2 children stole eagle eggs from the nest. The mother eagle felt they had stolen her future and in return she carried the kids out to sea. The early morning dew and waves that hit the rocks are the tears of the children's family and ancestors, and the whistling sound heard through the rock formations are their cries as they wait in vain for the children to return. The story is told to teach children to always obey there parents and elders.
On a lighter note, a moment of brotherly-sisterly love….it passes quickly so I get photos when I can
My favourite spot so far because of it's absolute beauty, is in Cape Le Grand NP and it is called Lucky Bay. Lucky for anyone who witnesses her soft, squeaky, white sand and clear blue waters. I didn't want to leave.
We saw seals playing in the waves and the locals were very cute and friendly
but all good things must come to an end so onward and upward (north) we go
I think my children need to hear that story. Maybe Kiera can tell them when you all get back.
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