We set off on Friday afternoon after I'd picked her up from work. I'd managed to score dad's car for the trip so I was looking forward to the drive. We amused ourselves with my trusty iPod, newly loaded with a GTM playlist, and of course the ever present camera. Many awesome (and possibly dangerous) photos were taken. Along the way we stopped for some Coat of Arms pie and met some emus.
The weather was cloudy but pleasant and when we arrived in Bunbury we were treated to an awesome display of 'God's fingers'. We managed to find the place we were staying and checked in before unloading the car. A walk along the beach followed but we were soon in need of feeding so we went back to the car and drove off in search of the cafe strip.
Parking was free (take a hint Freo) and choice was plentiful but we eventually settled on a nice looking cafe called Cafe Bean and I treated Ash to a birthday dinner. We washed our meals down with the best tasting coffee I have ever had. Seriously, I'm thinking about moving to Bunbury just so I can frequent that cafe. Went exploring in the car after dinner so that we'd know where the venue was the next day. Wasn't too hard to find and I didn't get lost which is cool.
Went back to the room after that and planned to go for a night-time swim. We even got all the way down to the water in our bathers but it was pitch black, rather choppy, and freezing cold so we chickened out. Instead it was back to the room for a hot shower, then into bed to enjoy Masterchef :P
Woke bright and early and headed into Cafe Bean again for breakfast and coffee. Grabbed some cash from a nearby ATM before heading to the festival (via the room because Ash forgot her jacket). Found parking at the shopping centre and made the trek across the field to the venue gates. There was zero queue so getting in was a breeze. A random guy gave us GTM headbands and someone else gave us programs, then we went exploring.
Soon enough we ended up in the main stage bar, where Ash's work friend gave us free drinks. We spent most of the morning wandering from stage to stage looking for a party but the crowds were pretty dead. Voltaire were pretty cool and Harlequin League were average as always but at least their audience as a bit more Lively. Grabbed lunch to escape the mindless drone of Muph and Plutonic and bled from the ears during all but one Kisschasy song. Then it was finally time for some fun.
Lisa Mitchell was amazing once again but clearly tired after not having slept for a few days. The sound engineer was clearly drunk because there was way too much bass but her set was good, she was friendly and funny, and the crowd was really into it.
British India were next and failed to impress but were far from the worst band of the day. Slaughtering Nirvana's Lithium lost them some major points though. Miami Horror on the other hand were great fun, and the singer climbed up the side of the stage Faker style.
We had no idea who Spoon were so we went looking for some dinner before getting a sport for Tegan and Sara. They were by far the highlight of the day, and probably the best band I've seen this year so far. There set was great, the sound was great and their onstage banter was amusing and entertaining.
Grinspoon put on a good show but the setlist could have done with a few more old songs and a few less new ones.
Luke Steele needs to bury this Empire of the Sun thing. Bury it so deep no-one even remembers it existed. He looked like a complete douche. Vampire Weekend did a good job of healing our ears and eyes after he'd finally left the stage. They were fun and energetic but did get a bit boring for the second half of the set. We bailed after Ash had heard all the songs she wanted to and went to get a spot for Silverchair.
Daniel Johns has snapped. He's quite loopy now days and his music is getting weirder and weirder. But he was funny, quite possibly drunk, and the old songs they played were awesome. Especially enjoyed Israel's Son, Anna's Song and Freak. The latter in particular as they stopped halfway through to break up a fight in the moshpit, and when one of the guys tried to argue Johns replied with "Oi nah we're in the middle of a song cunt." Hilarious.
Walking back to the car was fucking freezing but we did make it and cranked the heat way up. Getting out was as easy as getting in, no traffic jams or anything. Got back to the room and pretty much went straight to bed, we were both pretty knackered.
Took it easy the next morning. Packed up the car and checked out a bit after 10 before heading back to my favourite cafe for breakfast and one last coffee. Spent the day exploring Bunbury and taking tourist photos. We went to the lighthouse and the lookout tower, then strolled around the boardwalk.
Watched a Taffy demonstration while there but it was a bit long-winded and we eventually got bored. Went next door to Dome and had an awesome salad for lunch before hopping back in the car. Drove around looking for cool places to take polaroid pictures, then went for a nice walk along the beach again. It was pretty cold and windy though so when our feet were nice and numb we hopped back in the car and started heading for home.
Stopped at the pie place again, this time just for a drink, then Ash wanted to drive the awesome car so i hopped in the passenger seat and relaxed (and played with the music). Not so many photos taken on the way back but we were pretty knackered.
Overall I can honestly say it was the best weekend of my life. Had an amazing time with and amazing person and now I'm super excited for Rotto in July.
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