New Norcia WA

New Norcia is the home of Benedictine monks since the town site was founded in 1847. Today New Norcia continues to be a living expression of 1500 years of monastic hospitality.
Pax, a Latin word meaning Peace, is the motto of the Benedictine monks. You will see it embroidered on all the clothing they wear.
We were able to stay on one of the sports field for $10 a night in our vans. A pity it poured with rain, but had cleared a bit the next day and was able to get out and about for photographs in between showers.