Nazareth House is beautifully situated at Bluff Point. The buildings are a lovely sandstone colour and the grounds lie along the inlet and some parts, including Joke's room, are facing the beach.
In spite of being in Geraldton for six weeks already. this was the first occasion we have been allowed to visit due to coronavirus restrictions. We had to present proof of our flu vaccinations and had our temperature taken before being allowed to meet with Joke in the courtyard.
Joke was very happy to see us and appreciated our visit. Unfortunately she was not able to show us her room and reputedly lovely garden. Hopefully, we may be able to do that before we get to leave Geraldton when the travel restrictions are further eased. We plan to visit her regularly while we are here. When she lived in Carnarvon we stayed with her for a week 11 years ago and we had a very nice time together. Joke and Andrew share their Dutch background.
Proof of Geraldton friendliness and generosity. Chris from next door knocked on the door asking if we like crayfish? I nearly kissed him as he presented us with two lovely specimens and came into the kitchen to show us how to dismember the delicious things. They were already cooked thank goodness. Instead of a kiss we gave him some wine as our grateful thanks. He also gave us some little whiting fillets which were lovely and fresh.
Our entree that night.
Chris and Ailsa's son is a fisherman on one of the Abrolhos Islands, a chain of islands and associated coral reefs off the coast about 80 kms west of Geraldton. They get given a lot of fish and crustaceans and Ailsa us promised a big fillet of groper, plus an invitation for dinner. I am beside myself with anticipation. Wonderful food and socialising - a fantastic combination.
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