Well today got off to a “fun” start.  Woke about 6:30 to the sound of rain on the tent.  Managed to pack up in light rain without getting everything soaked.  Glad I am carrying the two little blue tarps.  They came in very handy this morning.

Headed off towards trying to stay off the expressway and follow the coast. That worked out ok until just before Fremantle so took the freeway into Perth heading to Tyres for Bikes who were fitting the new rear tyre for me.  Got there just before lunch and it was suggested by the guys that the pub next was good for lunch while they fitted the tyre.  They had some fun getting the Vstrom through the door with the panniers but they managed.  Interesting little shop, full of every bike tire you could think and no rear access.  Everything comes in and out the front door.

Asked the manager, whose name I have forgotten, the best way out of Perth and he drew a rough map and suggested I follow the new coastal road that was upgraded in 2010.  Much more interesting riding through huge white coastal dunes that down a freeway.  Decided not to stay in Perth as the weather is supposed to not good there for the next few days and cities aren’t my thing anyway.   Fishing seems to be the things at Jurien Bay going on the fishing gear around the caravan park.

Off towards Geraldton tommorow and organise an oil change for the Vstrom as its overdue.  Not bad seeing I did the last one 18 days ago.