Crystal Springs near Walpole

Bob & I went to visit our friends Peg & Mike @ Crystal Springs about 15kms west of Walpole. They are camp hosting at this lovely campsite under a canopy of old peppermint trees.

 

Mike at Mandalay beach, where there was a ship wreck of a Norwegian schooner in 1911, was the Captains last voyage after being at sea for 45 years. What a way to go out, definitely with a BIG BANG. This part of the coast, way back then, didn't have to many people living here & they were a few days on the beach before they managed to climb up over the sand dunes & find help. Only 2 families lived in the area & they were lucky to be found.

 

Mandalay beach

 

Bob @ Mandalay

 

Peg & Mike

 

Mike, Peg & Bob

 

Jan, Mike & Peg

 

A walk in the Tingle forest to Mt Clare

 

Bob, Mike & Peg reading a sign along the walk

 

Peg & Mike giant Tingle tree

 

Peg & Jan

 

Giant Tingle tree

 

Camp host sign

 

Camp site lovely grove of Peppermint trees