Endless Outback

We are the weary travelers who stop at a campground in Margaret River after a long day of driving. We each seek a swag, a place to lay our heads, and a canopy of stars to watch over us as we sleep. In the bottom of my backpack lies a squashed tourism brochure. It reveals that "Margaret River is 227 kilometres south of Perth and 48 kilometres south-west of Busselton. The Margaret River itself was named in the late 1830s by John Garrett Bussell , the eldest of the pioneering Bussell brothers. Prior to colonisation, it was populated for over 60 000 years by the traditional owners. A mild climate and rich soil supports the growth of grapevines for wine making." I climb out of the campervan and breathe in the fresh air. Overhead, pink and gold stains the sky. Western Australian skies bring a gentle close to day’s end. The heat fades and finally the outdoors is bearable. Day's end - camping at Margaret River (Photo credit: Sonia Morell) Dusk means time to rest and relax. Swags...