21^st December 2016 (Wednesday) – North Coogee, WA

Today was a case of recharging the batteries, doing a bit of shopping and preparing for the next few weeks of travelling plus purchasing some last minute Christmas presents.

We took a walk down to the local shopping area with the temperature well up in the 30’s. By the time we came back it felt like walking into a hot hair blower. Whilst we didn’t confirm it the temperature was due to rise to 41C, the hottest we have ever experienced this trip even in the Northern Territory.

After lunch we headed off by car to a hardware store to locate some paint rollers and masking tape. The store turned out to have a few other interesting items, which we purchased as well as some plants for the balcony.

When Phil got back from work we loaded a windsurfer into our car with sails and boom etc ready for a trip out the following day.

Phil's storage area inside the underground garage

Mike's car loaded with windsurfing kit

In the evening Phil and Becks cooked a BBQ, which was eaten on the balcony.