There is no way I can convey the amazing aura of New Norcia. It is the only monastic town in Australia and was founded in 1847 following the 1500 year old tradition of the Benedictine Monks from Spain.
I have been fortunate enough come here three tines. The first time on retreat and was able to share prayers with the Monks in their private chapel which is now closed to  the public for fear of damage. It was amazing and I can understand their thinking.
Kate do you remember our lovely lunch we shared at the Hotel the Monks built for the parents of the boarders at their girls and boys boarding schools? I am very happy that John loved it too and found space in the Snail House cellar for some of the fine wine the Monks make.
Photo No 4 is from the Stations of the Cross in the village Church. They look like charcoal drawings but are actually "Scraffiti" *(sp ?) The outline is etched into the plaster and then painted. They are quite unique.
Sorry about the birds but on an early morning walk before we left a ring neck parrot ( they are like blow flies over here) was so busy munching on one of the Monk's olives he let me get close enough to take this shot.
Please google New Norcia and put it on your next trip to WA.