Brownies' Trip to Western Australia Day 3

Our first stop on the 3rd day was Yanchep National Park which is about 42km north of Perth. We were introduced to the Australian Aboriginal Culture - artwork, music, dance, tools and weapons.

Yanchep National Park

Dot Painting

Applying Body Paint

Making Music with Clap Sticks

A didgeridoo is hollowed by termites and the aborigines pushed hot charcoal through it to get rid of any termite that may still be hiding within. The mouthpiece of the didgeridoo is coated with beeswax and one has to vibrate the lips to create the sound. We were told that playing the didgeridoo is quite easy but the breathing technique is difficult to master.

Playing the Didgeridoo



Souvenir Shop @ Yanchep National Park

It was a hot day (about 32 degree Celsius) but the underground Crystal Cave at Yanchep National Park was cool. We were amazed by how the stalactites and stalagmites were formed. When a stalactite and stalagmite meet, they form a column and for this to happen, it may takes hundreds or thousands or years.

Inside the Crystal Cave

These Stalactites that are Hollow are known as 'Straws'

Columns

Main course for lunch was baked potato with bacon, mushroom and cheese. We had a choice of vanilla or strawberry ice-cream with scones.

Main Course

Dessert

We travelled further north to Lancelin after our lunch for the most thrilling activity of our tour - Desert Storm Adventure. We rode on the monster truck before sand boarding over the sand dunes.

Monster Truck

Sand Boarding

Wheee~

Struggling up the Dunes

We were lucky to be given a longer time than usual for sand boarding but had to miss dinner. Fortunately, we had a late lunch and were given cookies to munch on during our ride to Rosher Hall.

We were late for the unit meeting with Morley Girl Guides as the GPS broke down and we lost our way. The poor driver had to purchase a directory from the petrol kiosk at A$40! We were happy and relieved when we finally arrived.

Morley Girl Guides

Singing Christmas Carols

We took turns to bake Anzac biscuits that women in Australia and New Zealand used to bake for the soldiers during the First World War. Anzac Day falls on 25th of April and the Morley Girl Guides will camp over at Rosher Hall the night before and wake up very early in the morning.

Enjoying the Biscuits

We also made different types of Christmas decorations.

Making Friends

When shall we Meet Again?

The Morley Girl Guides gave each of us a goody bag before we left. After the unit meeting, we went back to the hotel to enjoy the apple strudel with mangoes and fruit juice. It was a long but enjoyable day.