I left Cervantes and made my way to the pinnacles. In Greek mythology Pinnacles was Hercules' trusty sidekick. He was often described as being both statuesque and a bit of a lump, which is why these rocks were named for him. Obviously I made that up.
The pinnacles are set in a weird bit of desert just off the coast. The sand is yellow, just like the desert cliche, but is surrounded by the really white sand dunes of the region. So it was a bit weird that it was there. The pinnacles are a bunch of rocks sitting in the sand. They look a bit like termite mounds but are a bit thicker on the ground.
Like most things, I feel the pinnacles could be greatly improved with the addition of paintball guns.
After that I headed for Perth. I stopped at BCF and replaced my mattress. They carried on a bit that I'd clearly used it extensively but they replaced it. I also bought a better sleeping bag but it is much bigger so I've had to repack.
I'm now in Port Kennedy on the south side of Perth at my Aunty's house. I finally had a good night's sleep last night. Today I washed my clothes. I also went and got pH neutral laundry detergent so I could wash my riding gear. I don't know if it was actually pH neutral but it was enzyme-less, fragrance-less and dermatological sensitive. I'm fairly sure it is just water.
This afternoon Aunty Zoe took me down to Cape Peron to take the dog for a walk. It was really pretty and strangely not rammed with people considering how nice it is and that it is in a big city. The drive there was like driving through a little rural village. There is Seal Island and Penguin Island just off the shore. I could see the seals on Seal Island lazing on the beach.
Back from the point the city begins but the foreshore is nice and grassy without any monstrous developments or concrete promenades. It was very nice. I wonder how long it will stay that way. I didn't take my phone or my camera because I'm a dumbass.
Tomorrow I'm going to head into Perth proper for a look around.
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