Toodyay

Today we went to Toodyay...tra lalalalalala...and what a nice place it was! We started out as a convoy from Cheryl's house, stopping off for fresh OJ along the way (the best I've ever tasted I must add) followed by a quick visit to Aunty Gina's house...Cheryls' ma, osteopath supremo and owner of a big, if somewhat dilapidated mansion in the sticks surrounding Toodyay.

Dan tells me that when it was first built they had belly dancers and all other kinds of visual treats for the elite few that came to celebrate. And you can totally imagine it, it has a big Indian-esque dome at the top, white washed walls, beautiful stained glass windows and lots of corridors. A few licks of paint and some strategically placed interiors and this pad would be a top place to stay. I can see it as a health retreat, a set for Bollywood movies or a place that hosts art courses - an isolated haven where creative thinkers can explore their artistic talents away from the busy (ahem) city and bright lights of Perth. 

Overall it was a fun and stress-free day. Nice to see a bit of bush and meet another one of the lovely Aunty Hoddell's. Another tick in the box for the family Green :)