Today we are moving onto Albany which is only 58km east of Denmark. Albany is the oldest European settlement in WA and the largest city on the southern coast. A magnificant port city.

Albany is pronounced with the emphasis on the "Al" like the 'al' in alan.

We couldn't dilly dally on the way because the Albany farmer's market is Saturday morning. Tiny compared to the Margaret River version but still worthwhile.

The older buildings are fantastically maintained and the city feels modern and confident.

The modern buildings compliment the old...

The street art is no less extraordinary...

The Brig Amity is a replica of the original vessel which brought the first white settlers to Albany.

Albany has a close link with the ANZAC mythology as it was the departure port for the first and second convoys of troops dispatched to ultimately end up on ANZAC cove six months later.

Close to Albany is the Torndirrup National Park with spectacular coastal scenery. Lookouts at both The Gap and Natural Bridge provide outstanding views of the Southern Ocean and the coast from Bald Head to West Cape Howe...

Albany was a major whaling port well into the 20th century.

In Albany, Jenelle visited a wildflower show and went down a rabbit hole. The rabbit hole came out in the nature reserves near the Stirling Ranges about 100km north of Albany. The quest was to find wildflowers and more specifically; native Orchids. WARNING: Super-cuteness ahead..

Over a couple of days we found an amazing array of wildflowers. Here we go...

The small villages of Cranbrook and Mt Barker were very cute as well. Though small they had some wonderful street art.

Birds were not totally neglected.