066 – Perth and Surrounds (Swan Valley) – On The Lam

On the run from the law following our recent prison break (Ref. Blog #065), we made our way inland, along the banks of the Swan River, in search of refuge and a fresh start.

Concealing our identities,

We found work at a local farm (show),

I was tasked with making morning tea in the billy bucket,

While Britt put together several amusing efforts at cracking the whip.

(Funny, at home she seems to have no problem.)

Ciel and the other (less doe-eyed) young’uns,

Managed the livestock.

And come chore time, Ciel was right in there.

Milkin’ ‘em for all they were worth.

Of course, part of assimilating into our new environment, meant getting familiar with the local fauna in the “Wombat and Friends” pavilion.

The "Friends" included, a Kookaburra and Rainbow Lorikeet,

Sooty and Barking Owls,

“Hey! Are yoo lookin’ at me?!, I said, are YOO lookin’ at ME?!?”

And the Tawny Frogmouth.

"This is bullshit."

Ciel worked with the Bobtail Lizard, 

Mastering the art of "one-finger petting".

While Taz tried to hold himself back from scarfing down the Golden Brushtail Possum's lunch

Britt found it all very charming.

And, we were sure to catch the cute and cuddly Wombat…

...right in the middle of a huge poop.

That out of the way, we moved on to complete our orientation with a few Aussie icons.

"No WAY! That actually happens?!"

Ciel made sure the ‘roos were well fed,

Some more than others.

“Oooh man…so much for my New Year’s Resolution!”

By the time we finished, we were fully integrated members of society.

There was even a (short) welcoming parade.

And Britt already has her entry in for the regional photo contest.

Everybody was finding their niche.

After a little R 'n' R,

We were ready to get out and start exploring(/eating) our way through this new territory.  Fortunately, the plentiful establishments of the Swan Valley were happy to oblige.

We kicked off at Whistler’s,

“BEHOLD! My violet macaroon!”

Where we checked out a sweet piece of property.

We didn't get much further up the road before signs suckered us in  for free samples of cheese. Clearly, we know where that leads.

Come noon hour, Taz was in dire need of a pick-me-up.

And of course, it’s crucial to stay hydrated in the blistering Aussie sun.

Very refreshing.

"Okay, people. That's a wrap!"