We started the day at a lovely bakery in Joondalup, Sugar and Spice. I had a lovely caramel slice and we both had a coffee. We then headed inland to the Swan Valley, a large wine region to the east of Perth. We were running a bit low on petrol and had a bit of a job finding a pump, and then had a little trouble finding the tourist information – that’s what happens when we you don’t plan your visit and have forgotten your guide book!
Anyway, we planned a nice route around the the area, taking in the Houghton Winery, Sitella, Talijancich, Feral Beers (where we shared a chorizo platter), a nougat factory (rubbish!) and then Jane Brook for a lovely cheese and pate platter.
We headed back to Joondalup and tidied out the car, ready to hand back the next day. We then all went back into Perth in Sarah’s car to meet friends in Leederville – including Tom’s brother David, another former Dundonald resident. We ate at a nice Italian, pizza and pasta all round – great craic.
