Quite an interesting detour around South Sterling ranges and dodging roadworks, we caught up with the Slocombes at Bremer Bay. A day on the beach with "she who hates the sun - guess who", a quick look at Hopetoun rapidly logged a place to explore more, we arrived at Esperance. And yes, just as expected, a nightmare full of school holiday crowds, fortunately we had a front row view and pretend we were there all alone.