Eve Parry from Frankland Western Australia writes:
While many retirees are looking for a ‘sea-change’, Jim and I were looking for a ‘tree change’ and Frankland River (Location) suited us perfectly. For many years we had been heading south for our annual holidays so we knew how beautiful the area was.
Photo # 1 -Stirling Range
The Stirling Range was a favourite holiday destination, not only for the mountainous landscape, but because of the 125 different species of orchids that grow there; Jim is a native orchid enthusiast.
Photo # 2 - Queen Of Sheba Thelymitra variegata Photo by Jim Parry
One of our favourite orchids found in the Stirling Range is the Queen Of Sheba, which is expected be added to the endangered list.
Photo # 3 - Storm Arriving. Seen from our back veranda
So on finding a one and a half acre block of land, in a pretty valley overlooking farmland. Just eighty kilometres from the Stirling Range, and a bush block at the end of the street, is it any wonder that we made an instant decision to build a house and retire to Frankland River.
When we first discovered Frankland River 16 years ago it was a sleepy little town, seemingly left behind in a time warp. We thought it was a delightful change after the hustle and bustle of today’s city living.
Photo # 4 - A foggy morning in Frankland River
We are surrounded by breathtaking scenes that can change almost hourly
Photo # 5 - Foggy Morning in Frankland. Used this photo in making the “Morning Has Broken” in WA Video. Click Here to see it.
Photo # 6 - Ferngrove Vineyard Frankland River
Although Frankland River’s primary producers were cattle and sheep, it is mainly due to the growth of the wine and olive industries, that Frankland’s population has grown and to meet the needs of the people we now have a modern community centre, with library, telecentre, doctors surgery, offices and crèche.
Photo # 7 - Community Centre
Beside the general store, we have a row of new shops that include a hairdresser, café and shop that sells craft & art supplies and clothes.
Photo # 8 - General Store proprietor Eddie Fox & local farmer Ron Watkins.
Photo # 9 - Frankland River Village Shops
It is a beautiful place and a great community. Until next weeks Eve’s Australia, bye for now.
Eve Parry.
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