It was wet and muddy this morning at York. We bought take away coffees from Botanicalia which also sells great scarves, beanies and socks. The house next door to the cafe has a wonderful mural along the fence.
I tried to see the interior of the magnificent York Town Hall, but the Visitor Information Centre was not open when we were ready to leave York.
Our first stop was Northam only 36kms north of York. Anita found acceptable cat and dog food in Coles, while I did a quick tour of the older part of town. The town hall is impressive but needs attention. The positioning of telegraph poles and other infrastructure in front of these buildings spoils their appearance.
We refuelled and and drove along the Avon River which is wider in Northam than it is in York. There in annual 100kms kayaking event that starts from Northern. We had brunch at the Riversedge Cafe then gave Blue and Tilly a short walk before driving 107kms to New Norcia, the only Australian monastic town.
The Benedictine Abbey was founded in 1848 and continues to be home for a small group of monks. We are parked on the oval because the caravan parking area is too wet and boggy. Visitors can freely walk around the outside of most buildings, but there is a $15 entry fee for the museum which I will visit tomorrow. Bluey walked with me and most of the time I left him off his lead.
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