tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64722696932243522552024-03-14T03:11:16.444+08:00GallivantourThis is our travelling blog, featuring our adventures around Australia.Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05299427368870227568noreply@blogger.comBlogger271125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472269693224352255.post-14847458627824564632013-07-29T17:31:00.000+08:002013-07-29T17:32:24.718+08:00Farm Sitting <br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It doesn’t seem like two weeks ago that I set off in the red
jellybean with three chooks in the back, heading towards our farm sit in Mount
Barker.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The chooks were relocating to
their new home and making the acquaintance of the other four already in residence.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is so peaceful here with lovely green
undulating hills and the presence of the sheep gathered in the paddocks nearby,
surrounding the house.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mount Barker is
located 359klms south of Perth via Albany Highway or else approaching from
Bunbury via Manjimup and the Muir Highway.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Framed by the spectacular Porongorup and Stirling Ranges, it is just 30
minutes from Denmark and historic Albany and is the gateway to the great
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Colin and Beryl and their friends Norm & June (also our friends) joined us for a few days and we spent a day enjoying the delights of Denmark and another day in Albany and many daily walks with the animals.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After
enjoying a little retail therapy and a lunch at the Denmark Bakery we meandered
out on to the Scotsdale Road to taste some of the lovely wines and produce in
the area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can highly recommend
Denmark’s Farmhouse Cheese and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ducketts
Mill Winery, a true gourmet delight with fudges, frozen yoghurts, salamis,
Pates and of course some delicious cheeses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Topped off with a white port, muscat and red port, truffle pate, deep
river blue cheese and some yummy fudges all somehow managed to make the journey
back with us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The owners are lovely and
friendly and I can assure you your visit will be very enjoyable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We visited a couple of little wineries but
was most impressed by the Madfish Moscato that was available at the Howard Park
& Madfish Wines.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Again, a few
bottles slipped into the seat beside us. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>West Cape Howe Winery and Galafrey Winery <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>was on our list on another <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>day, also the Kendenup General Store do an
awesome coffee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>We availed ourselves of
the beautiful Mount Barker Bakery and enjoyed the lambs fry and also “the
works” pies and especially the Blueberry Sponge Roll.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This year there is a new face in town….well she
is not a new face being a local..but Dot, the new proprietor of Lilly May’s
Café in the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>IGA complex is proud to
have opened up in town.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Again I highly
recommend a visit, she bakes her own pies and cakes and her daily specials are
to die for..I have it on good authority that the coffee is top notch and I
rather enjoy the hot chocolates too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She
has promised us a special of Lambs Fry and Bacon tomorrow so we are looking
forward to it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also enjoyed the
company of some of the ladies in the Plantagenet Patches Group a couple of
times.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Such lovely quilting ladies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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quick one day visit back to Perth for our great grandson Chase’s 1<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">st</span></sup>
birthday here he is enjoying his “Smash Cake”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is a lovely little
boy always laughing and happy, he has indeed brought a great pleasure to our
lives along with his cousin Ben.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Only a
week and a bit and we will have to head back into the big smoke, away from this
pleasant interlude and plan again for our next visit.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85907/beejays/f24056593c9eb65e1f5390284b34d504.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05299427368870227568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472269693224352255.post-49019849272443948952013-01-04T10:53:00.000+08:002013-01-04T10:53:07.762+08:00Christmas 2012 an New Year 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</a>Christmas 2012 is now officially over and we have welcomed in the New Year 2013. We arrived in Brisbane on the 16th December to share Christmas with our family and it has been wonderful and full of memorable moments. The kids have grown considerably since we last visited and I must say their manners are impeccable. Xmas Day was very organised each child sitting patiently waiting to receive their presents handed out by their dad. Unfortunately Dad had to go to work on Xmas Day but we managed to all share Xmas dinner. What a feast! I thought I would share some of those memories with these photos of our stay with you all.<br />
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<span id="goog_694025649"></span><span id="goog_694025650">Our days have been spent swimming in the pool, visits to Baskin and Robins and the Movies with the kids. We have enjoyed every moment. Thank you very much Fee and Trent for having us. We did manage to catch up with a couple of friends also. Our visit ends on Sunday when we start our journey back to Perth. We are driving a coach back estimating to take about 5-6 days. Hopefully the heatwave in WA will be well and truly over by then</span><br />
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We also celebrated my beautiful grand daughter's 18th birthday........<br />
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I would also like to show you my new aquisition.....<br />
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Nicknamed the "Jelly Bean" by courtesy of my brother Colin....probably because it is red or as it is a diesel it sounds like jelly beans rattling in a jar......Anyway I drove it behind the bus down to Mt Barker where we are farm sitting at the moment. I nearly missed Mt Barker and started heading back to Perth but that is another story....Now for the best news of all...Drum Roll Please...<br />
We are now the proud great grandparents of Chase Mark K....born early on the 18th July, weighing 9 pounds and a very long 55cm at 2.25pm...I did a trip up to Perth to see him and he is of course very gorgeous as you would expect...<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">What utter bedlam!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Just came back from the shops and most of the shopping centres are
closed and the queue for petrol at the few outlets with power is huge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In case you were unaware WA has been hit with
vast storms and ferocious winds especially along the coast and the South
West.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> The shops that are open are absolutely packed. </span>Some areas will be without power
for up to a week as the electricity Company tries to deal with the enormity of the
problems it has to deal with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Trees and
electricity poles are down and in Mandurah along the foreshore the water is
covering the walkways along the estuaries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
The Canal Tour boats have also cancelled all trips today.</span></span></div>
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storm hit Carnarvon and we left about 7am.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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was that the wind was behind us all the way pushing us home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Geraldton was feeling the brunt of the storm
as we passed through.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Listening to the
radio we heard that the storm had swept through Bunbury and power lines and
trees were down and a lot of storm damage was reported.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think some off the worst spots were
Rockingham, Port Kennedy, Baldivis, Mandurah and Bunbury and North of Perth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Family fared OK with one grandson with damage
to his ute.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The wind lifted the tray
cover off its hinges and smashed into his back window.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Trees and debris was everywhere on their
property and the horses were going wild.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The family were most concerned as one is in the late stages of
pregnancy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our other son had branches
down and a broken window on his house.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We also lost a huge aerial on our property in Bunbury.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here in our apartment only the outdoor chairs
had blown about, I had expected to see them floating in the canal below but we
were very lucky indeed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Luckily no major
damage and no injuries were reported.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The winds were reported to be up to 140klms an hour when the worst of it
hit. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I predict a major cleanup will be
the go for the next few weeks here.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
is still very wild outside but a lot calmer than yesterday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our hearts go out to the people with damaged
properties and our thanks to the SES, Western Power workers and others who
worked tirelessly trying to secure properties and make everything safe again. You could probably check out more pictures on the West Australian newspaper facebook site <a href="http://www.thewest.com.au/">www.thewest.com.au</a> or at <a href="http://www.mandurahmail.com.au/">www.mandurahmail.com.au</a></span></div>
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<br />Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05299427368870227568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472269693224352255.post-47085802943818372982012-01-03T10:55:00.002+08:002012-01-03T12:01:36.004+08:00Our New YearBy the way as you can see by my countdown widget on my side bar we are again being blessed with the anticipated arrival of another Great Grand child. Corey and Ashleigh are expecting their first child which is due in July. We are so excited!! Congratulations to both of you, we can't wait. We managed to survive Christmas with the family. An enjoyable day with about 19 of us. We were entertained by viewing old old photos on the TV screen, having the odd giggle and with great grandson Ben whizzing around the lounge in his walker, almost doing burnouts as he rounded the coffee table to add to our amusement. We managed to keep him out of the kitchen with an obstacle barring his entrance, which I promptly responded to by nearly tripping over and falling flat on my face. lol. Boxing day had us doing a sojourn to Bunbury City Speedway to watch Grandson Corey burn around the track in his street stock car no 68.<br />
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I now know why everyone wears sunglasses even though it is in the night. The dirt and dust that the sprint cars throw up can be quite a health hazard, I'd forgotten about this aspect of the speedway although I can still recall the street sedans state titles in Collie when both sons competed, arriving home with the only part of me not covered in dirt was where I had my glasses on.lol. Corey did well even though the track was wet and slippery, I think the sprint cars use the street stocks and juniors to mop up the track following the water truck leaving the track in perfect condition for them to race on.<br />
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New Year was spent at Wandi with our fellow Motor Home Family, a beautiful meal was prepared on NYE followed by games of "a minute to win it", then to cap it off we participated in "laughter Yoga" directed by Claire, a visitor from the eastern states.<br />
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I think if our kids looked in the hall we would all have been committed, but lots of joy and laughter prevailed.<br />
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The weather was unpredictable with hot steamy days alternated with cool overcast days.<br />
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Disc Bowls added to the frivolity with competition close but with no one winning the sheep station. We were also joined on Friday by #1 son on Friday showing us his new acquisition. We spent the night before leaving for Wandi at #2 son's country property and were surrounded by lovely trees and birdsong. <br />
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Our nearest neighbours were Pixie,<br />
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The family has purchased an acreage in a beautiful rural spot where they can unwind after a busy day and enjoy more of an outdoor life. I agree with them it is a lovely retreat. So have a Happy New Year everyone. I hope 2012 is a very prosperous and healthy year for you all and all your dreams and desires come to fruition. bless you all.<br />
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Here we all are before the wedding, Grandparents, parents and siblings. Yes I am the parrot in the corner.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">It was also grandson Shanes birthday he shared his day with his sister!!!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I also better mention that granddaughter graduated from Senior College with distinctions and a few awards. Good on ya Claire!!</span></td></tr>
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Another week has slipped by and our time here at Bruce rock is nearly at an end. I told you earlier to watch this space and by Saturday the grounds were nearly full regardless of the inclement weather. Our beautiful sunny skies very quickly turned black on Thursday afternoon and the rain came down, it was stated by an old timer as being the heaviest he had seen in the area for over 60 years. The oval soon became waterlogged and boggy but along the edge of the oval we were high and dry. The drive in to the oval (in front of us) soon became churned up and a couple of buses ferrying cadets and the band managed to get themselves in a predicament. The family arrived on Friday and everyone was settle in before the big day on Saturday. The markets didn't disappoint and it was a very friendly atmosphere in the town especially with a backdrop of the Challenge brass Band and the Kalgoorlie Brass Band performing in the Amphitheatre. The March went on schedule and it was fascinating to watch the representatives of the various forces and cadets proudly marching through the town accompanied by the pre-vintage jeeps, tanks and army vehicles. They all looked very distinguished with all their medals proudly adorned on their chests. The free BBQ went off without a hitch followed by the evening's entertainment. The breakfast this morning started a brisk exodus from the grounds and only a few of us stayers remain for the night where we will all congregate around the campfire in the Bard Pit for more great entertainment and camaraderie. Hang on a moment I almost forgot to tell you- that on Wednesday we drove over to Merredin to my old hometown for a trip down memory lane. We drove out to our old farm, near Koonadgin to discover that some of our land and surrounding properties have been taken over by great big wind turbines for the Collgar Wind Farm.<br />
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I did manage to take a photo of our old house in town although it has been rather dwarfed by the trees. We did a tour of the revamped Cummins Theatre and it looks very regal.<br />
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I have fond memories of going to the pictures and rolling the Jaffas down the aisles. I also used to be employed by the owner of the drive-in and the theatre and would have to bank the takings every Monday after the weekend.<br />
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This is a photo of the school where I spent most of my misspent youth, it still looks the same after all this time.<br />
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This old water tower has been here for as long as I can remember.<br />
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The Merredin Railway Station well preserved is now a museum.<br />
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Another week has gone by and I am again behind in my blogging, again my photograper has let me down but I can also blame the weather. It was raining for most of the week, and the Caravan Park started to resemble a river. We did however manage a visit to Dowerin; a small town about 20klms away. They have a field day here every August and the town is buzzing then but on an average rainswept day it was very quiet.<br />
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There was a patchwork shop but it advertised that it was only opened on a Saturday so I missed out again. Thursday we drove over to Northam for a bit of retail therapy and to meet my sister and husband for lunch. Northam is the main centre for shopping in the area and I did manage to check out the craft shop and the Janome shop. Lunch was enjoyed at the Shamrock Hotel and the servings were huge, in fact we were unable to manage dinner that night we were so sated. I spent Friday with my sister scanning photos from the past to assemble together for my delve into our family history. It was fun reminiscing over the old photos and thinking of the past as I truly treasure these special moments with my family.<br />
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The Goomalling Caravan Park </div>
It was uncanny but I met a lady in the Caravan Park on Saturday who taught my sister in home science in the 1955's, it was rather a shame I hadn't met her the day before and she would have been able to catch up with Beth again. Saturday morning we were back on the road again heading over to Bruce Rock for the week long Vietnam Veteran's get together. We had intended to stop at Nukarni for the night but on arrival decided to push on to Bruce Rock. As we approached the Sportsman's complex we realised that their annual Agricultural Show was in full swing. It was a bit embarrassing driving around the outskirts of the oval meandering past the parked cars but we managed to turn the old girl around and pulled up near our old spot under the scoreboard. It wasn't long before I again met up with brother Graeme and Sue who happened to be there showing his prize chooks. I was amazed that he had about 31 entries and nearly all were First Prizes with a couple of Seconds thrown in. In fact he won the Highest Point Scorer in the Show. Quite proud of him I was.<br />
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Bruce Rock Sportsman's Complex (the view from our windows)</div>
Well the show has been pulled down and the grounds are nearly empty now but please watch this space because before next weekend this oval will be covered with Motor Homes, Caravans, and even tents as everybody comes from near and far to celebrate. In fact quite a few of our fellow motor homers and friends are already here. There will be concerts and markets in town and of course the big march on Saturday to the church with the stained glass window of peace that was donated by the veterans.<br />
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Here we are parked up with our own backyard consisting of the Rose Memorial Garden</div>
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I managed to source the following information from the Internet so I thought that I would share the details with you. On this particular day in 1968 I was visiting my family in Merredin, in fact I was changing my eldest son who at the time was only 17 months old when I felt the quake. Great Eastern Highway was impassable with large crevices in the road and as we were returning to Perth that evening we had to detour through York, we were very concerned at the time because we had family living in Meckering. It was nice to see that the town is still surviving years later.</div>
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A Relic as a reminder of all the homes & businesses damaged in the Quake</div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">At 10.59a.m. on the 14th October 1968, the small town of Meckering,
about 130 km east of Perth, was destroyed by an earthquake. The magnitude of
the Meckering earthquake was 6.9 on the Richter Scale making it one of the
largest recorded in the seismic history of Australia. <br />
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The earthquake lasted 45 seconds and was felt over an area of 700kms in radius
and caused damage in many towns. The quake focus was 7km deep and had the force
equivalent of 10 Hiroshima type atomic bombs. The largest land displacement
measured a westward heave of 2.44m, a southerly slip of 1.5m and vertical lift
of 1.96m. The principal fault scarp of the Meckering earthquake was originally
37 km long, aligned approx N-S, of which the Great Eastern Highway was bisected
4.4km West of Meckering township. <br />
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Trenching across the scarp took place in 1990, and it was concluded that the
Meckering earthquake was the result of the reactivation of an old fault line,
possibly tens of thousands years old. Unfortunately today approximately only
1.5km of the actual fault scarp remains which is located 12 km South/West of
Meckering. Over the years since the quake occurred the scarp has been bulldozed
to continue wheat farming of the region and to remove the scarp as a livestock
hazard. <br />
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The Meckering Earthquake was located in a well-documented zone of seismic
activity which is the most active region of Australia. This region is centred
about 150 kilometres east of Perth and is known as the South-West Seismic Zone
(SWSZ) and measures roughly 300 kilometres by 500 kilometres. According to
Geo science Australia (AGSO), more than 12,000 earthquakes have been recorded in
the area since September 2001 with most of these events being aftershocks of
larger events. </span><br />
We moved on from Meckering and have settled in nicely at the Goomalling Caravan Park and hope to catch up with my sister Beth and her husband tonight for dinner at the Jennacubine Tavern.</div>
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Coolgardie Post Office</div>
It is a little hard to recap the last few days since leaving the rally but again my Internet connection let me down so I has to retain some data in my grey matter until we had a better reception. We left Kalgoorlie on Tuesday and first port of call was to historical Coolgardie, another old Gold Mining Town, once very prosperous but now steeped in history.<br />
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The old site of the National Bank</div>
Lunch was at a cafe in the main part of town, a visit to the sign museum, the old Post Office and "The Camel Man", the latter being a lovely shop run by Jayne and touts beautiful western wear made from Moleskin and also features Camel Leather, all made on the premises, in fact they held a fashion parade at the rally which we all enjoyed.<br />
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Wardens Court Building</div>
We pulled in for the night behind the Moorine Rock Hotel, a huge flat parking area which could house several Motor Homes, tonight we numbered four as Kerry and Carol, Barry and Leslie from our CMCA chapter along with my brother Colin and SIL Beryl joined us for the night.<br />
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Moorine Rock Hotel (Please stop by)</div>
Available were nice hot clean showers and toilets and there were extra toilets over at the community Hall. The Moorine Rock Hotel has new managers, Janice and her husband and we all availed ourselves of a lovely cooked meal in the Dining Room.<br />
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Parked at the back of Hotel</div>
The meals were huge and beautifully cooked, amazing since they would have to be prepared to have guests of 20 or sometimes only two. We enjoyed the meal so much we stayed for sweets and rocked up the next morning for breakfast. We parted from Beryl and Colin at Westonia as they had some reminiscing to do as Beryl once lived in the area. We continued on to Kellerberrin where we stayed for a few days with another brother Graeme and his lovely wife Sue, Colin and Beryl rejoined us in the afternoon. The property we were on consisted of Stables and horse paddocks, and it was rather pleasant to look out the window to be greeted by a friendly pony or two. The family are kept busy working the horses and tending the chooks but we all managed to spend a couple of very pleasant days together. Talking to Graeme, I was able to get more of an insight into my father's earlier years as he shared his memories with me. I also visited Mum and Dad at the cemetery. We travelled about 68klms today to the Meckering Memorial Park and a beautiful aroma wafts in the windows from the memorial rose garden adjacent to the Motor Home and we listen to the sounds of the birds in the bush.<br />
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So much has happened since we first entered the CMCA Rally site two weeks ago. We have all been housed on the lovely grassed area of the Oasis Recreational Grounds and I must surmise the venue is superb, our entertainment is in a huge area behind the swimming pool area and the sound is brilliant. The heated pools were available to our members usuage for free and many took advantage of this generous gesture. We were busy working with our coordinator, Carol and supplied BBQ meals four nights and a First Timers breakfast on the Tuesday ( We call first timers virgins as this is their very first time at a national rally). I was thoroughly exhausted by the end of the week but the positive feedback we received from our dinner guests was very rewarding and made the whole event very worthwhile. I must also mention that I had one very embarrassed SIL, Beryl who locked herself in the toilet on the very first day.<br />
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Some mothers do have them but we love her all the same. We managed to fit in a tour of the town and took some photos from inside the bus so they aren't too bad considering.<br />
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One of the infamous buildings</div>
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The Super Pit (Don't the big dump trucks look like dinky toys)</div>
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<br />Of course everyone knows that Kalgoorlie is famous for its Goldmining<br />
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This is the size of the bucket on the dump trucks<br />
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Poppet Head for lifting up out of the mine<br />
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I also managed to fit a small workshop of freeform knitting which I found very interesting, I couldn't make the second part but I think I can follow the instructions so that I can finish. I spent a brief time with Lois doing the Fields of Gold stitchery, and from Maryke a kit for the tumbling blocks, I know that I can call on these lovely ladies if I get stuck doing these projects. I must do photos later. We have now left the Rally Site and spent last night at Centennary Park with lots of other Motorhomers and spent most of Happy Hour catching up with everyone we missed. We are also spending lots of quality time with Colin and Beryl and may travel a little with them. Not sure if we are heading off today or tomorrow but we will travel to the wheatbelt to catch up with other family members.<br />
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I thought I would share a little bit of Esperances's Stone Henge located on the road to Cape Le Grand. It looks quite spectacular and is open for visitors for a fee of $5 per person.<br />
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<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85907/beejays/f24056593c9eb65e1f5390284b34d504.png" style="border: 0px currentColor !important;" /></a>Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05299427368870227568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472269693224352255.post-32504415431356057422011-09-02T12:34:00.001+08:002011-09-02T12:35:09.506+08:00At HomeWe arrived home on Thursday after a 7 hour trip from Esperance. Have managed to catch up with a few friends and family, organised my tax and just enjoyed being home.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUzImxJeecKuNj-ErnAT5BuDc_HvhdMe79MPnsWX30sVIPVDh_cFyzt51ulLEloM0lzYBG9UBmNXOymd96PLvsYZyMyn_OdtI-O35TCA5u2hdidiI4jhBIzvBfiOCJ3WgSHhHaemQwy9DK/s1600/Ibbo+%2526+Ben.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUzImxJeecKuNj-ErnAT5BuDc_HvhdMe79MPnsWX30sVIPVDh_cFyzt51ulLEloM0lzYBG9UBmNXOymd96PLvsYZyMyn_OdtI-O35TCA5u2hdidiI4jhBIzvBfiOCJ3WgSHhHaemQwy9DK/s400/Ibbo+%2526+Ben.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is Benjamin meeting his granddad for the first time</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had a very unexpected and very welcome visit from our Great Grandson and his parents on Saturday and can't get over how much he has changed. No longer a little bub almost a little boy. He spent a few hours with us and didn't cry once, a very contented little man. Hoping to catch up with some of my sewing girlfriends next week.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85907/beejays/f24056593c9eb65e1f5390284b34d504.png" style="border: 0px currentColor !important;" /></a></div>Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05299427368870227568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472269693224352255.post-72589033743904020212011-08-24T15:17:00.002+08:002011-08-24T15:25:51.863+08:00Going Home<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2igjGid_FqMammsbPTyD3ED4jx3exZ06MiwWmU4rnlXosfdqFITKhEz4Pw-Tu4mw9ch4vXuwizY8YNI2U-_S7-rhxKh6VeBhUYxT-y0khCcwEr9AS51_5Mu_Wwy-lUGpS_cggq92_qzIZ/s1600/Parked.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2igjGid_FqMammsbPTyD3ED4jx3exZ06MiwWmU4rnlXosfdqFITKhEz4Pw-Tu4mw9ch4vXuwizY8YNI2U-_S7-rhxKh6VeBhUYxT-y0khCcwEr9AS51_5Mu_Wwy-lUGpS_cggq92_qzIZ/s400/Parked.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here we are parked along side our friend's house in Esperance.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDWlhS-33bYSMLbRzTG_0Bf0gm3iCGAf-9dgdizTEfYN6xWf9U4C5O-M_PsEKk5j7cFBehQHjGwL3AnEd6ZKc_NkOHluyfMJYQiRgtk4lSQaQkRQCZ3ZR_hp7MGdSXMOo7TDYFza3FKQVZ/s1600/Our+neibours.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDWlhS-33bYSMLbRzTG_0Bf0gm3iCGAf-9dgdizTEfYN6xWf9U4C5O-M_PsEKk5j7cFBehQHjGwL3AnEd6ZKc_NkOHluyfMJYQiRgtk4lSQaQkRQCZ3ZR_hp7MGdSXMOo7TDYFza3FKQVZ/s400/Our+neibours.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>And these are our friendly neighbours<br />
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We called in to see fellow motorhomers Joyce and Bert at home, they were busy getting ready for the rally which is being held this weekend in Kalgarin, a combine Big Rig Clan and Highway Wanderers, we hope it will be a blast.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We spent yesterday packing the car ready for the trip home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is only just enough room for us to sit and view the rear mirrors.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtRrpMl6lHbnJ6pUXPsN1FvHeYgEZxEdQcH-1hjnthXLRhGSXXBI2VLh7EwhRd-gHTCJvtG9JJbS-p6Ri0kBoJX2VLrDt-TqbUGePRO7oF9Sni70M-9Jy0h4FG0pV3EuAnveY9ASy0qIla/s1600/Packed+to+the+rafters.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtRrpMl6lHbnJ6pUXPsN1FvHeYgEZxEdQcH-1hjnthXLRhGSXXBI2VLh7EwhRd-gHTCJvtG9JJbS-p6Ri0kBoJX2VLrDt-TqbUGePRO7oF9Sni70M-9Jy0h4FG0pV3EuAnveY9ASy0qIla/s400/Packed+to+the+rafters.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuIMQXxI8k8B6CYweppvr8svZR_icT6Xt8pzgzp9zm6XDEOIYI8iaxWd5lEWU7eshjx7Xc42wUSodHwARRy1yepKaUY4IpWX-V96tYoDAx35nPdFb8TCMRCRTKvNyNdvTzUCtpMgjFGvkP/s1600/Packed+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuIMQXxI8k8B6CYweppvr8svZR_icT6Xt8pzgzp9zm6XDEOIYI8iaxWd5lEWU7eshjx7Xc42wUSodHwARRy1yepKaUY4IpWX-V96tYoDAx35nPdFb8TCMRCRTKvNyNdvTzUCtpMgjFGvkP/s400/Packed+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: center;">I think I could fit more in but the Boss says no!!!!<br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">All washing and ironing has been done, Jimny’s fuelled up and ready to go.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So one more sleep and we will be on our way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tonight we are dining with our friends at the Gibson Hotel, Lorraine is arriving back from Perth this evening. We hope to catch up with as many of our family and friends as we possibly can.</span></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85907/beejays/f24056593c9eb65e1f5390284b34d504.png" style="border: 0px currentColor !important;" /></a>Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05299427368870227568noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472269693224352255.post-23298199516904364262011-08-22T12:23:00.005+08:002011-08-22T12:39:01.145+08:00Esperance revisited<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPb19iT7Lfaib7qt7dKn1YwA6Bdwc9YxtN-P7yQI4hcL6DQUiCwNTpja00X-U9iC1uxG20MihaP4BHJDIKdKcC68Jnc19n65CAo4MYaZWDAVrWXAsA7Hz8WTXuFxYSur0Pcb-vA5igpjIJ/s1600/Le+Grand+Beach.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPb19iT7Lfaib7qt7dKn1YwA6Bdwc9YxtN-P7yQI4hcL6DQUiCwNTpja00X-U9iC1uxG20MihaP4BHJDIKdKcC68Jnc19n65CAo4MYaZWDAVrWXAsA7Hz8WTXuFxYSur0Pcb-vA5igpjIJ/s400/Le+Grand+Beach.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I had forgotten just how beautiful our beaches are, with the waters colour range between aqua and midnight blue to the contrast of the white sand making them truly picturesque.</span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwNeKUWukIo4INyRlc083UH6iqJWFZqQGcI0EzM3APmRvRxf3b0D8Ca9phGHh3bzTmJC1TPcaBb4xbkGyNOsNujZLxCrf-RDPfeUz-S9L9gcLkfXjj5maoN-NxAa4lznMG8MpnnRdvpokK/s1600/Beach+le+Grand.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwNeKUWukIo4INyRlc083UH6iqJWFZqQGcI0EzM3APmRvRxf3b0D8Ca9phGHh3bzTmJC1TPcaBb4xbkGyNOsNujZLxCrf-RDPfeUz-S9L9gcLkfXjj5maoN-NxAa4lznMG8MpnnRdvpokK/s400/Beach+le+Grand.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I am just disappointed that their true colour doesn’t seem to be apparent in the photos.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbZlhrYZS0bEI_rSzVfNsKI483_dk5_DDfuEOoqDu8OK4kyUbv8HNgNT0oQrMJZT9W7c-QOc_xBVnzQ2uBWMFnSxIxBlpDaUmrxClcoOWv_EfXD1sLgg3w6AmdqAJvxULQt6tKJbhZHaGQ/s1600/New+Orleans.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbZlhrYZS0bEI_rSzVfNsKI483_dk5_DDfuEOoqDu8OK4kyUbv8HNgNT0oQrMJZT9W7c-QOc_xBVnzQ2uBWMFnSxIxBlpDaUmrxClcoOWv_EfXD1sLgg3w6AmdqAJvxULQt6tKJbhZHaGQ/s400/New+Orleans.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Maybe when I learn more about Photoshop elements I will be able to capture the brilliance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yesterday Ray played tourist guide and drove us on a round trip to Condingup into Cape Le Grand National Park, to Rossiter Bay, Lucky Bay and Cape le Grand Beach and back to Esperance about 200 klms in all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> We visited a part of Western Australia that we hadn't been to before and I must say I was so impressed.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaIVVbE8ek6aMijAvTW2uzkerI1dr-V1si0NPaGU8ip97e36uxNO1Hqo7RguFzDvNiJ1B4vbPUBDAuXzlKyfUgLrvz7xrKKz_7PuGTYhBBjzIdQcGAO7Yr7swNsCZM4NE-Kvz-H1zx_lPB/s1600/Frenchman%2527s+peak.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaIVVbE8ek6aMijAvTW2uzkerI1dr-V1si0NPaGU8ip97e36uxNO1Hqo7RguFzDvNiJ1B4vbPUBDAuXzlKyfUgLrvz7xrKKz_7PuGTYhBBjzIdQcGAO7Yr7swNsCZM4NE-Kvz-H1zx_lPB/s400/Frenchman%2527s+peak.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was amazed with the texture of some of the mountains such as Frenchman’s Peak.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdHt97E0BnTIejVjpJUTQr5lGWfJhoCGKnmlZPgRk9LwpazkYea70P8BHx_dg_SZMjY6G8H9b0_zUvWpIIcPLmic2FsgPqaL9tglVO_PB_ia9YNin81bsPsS9QfrTRK5spyBGVuriD1k4w/s1600/Rossiter+Bay.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdHt97E0BnTIejVjpJUTQr5lGWfJhoCGKnmlZPgRk9LwpazkYea70P8BHx_dg_SZMjY6G8H9b0_zUvWpIIcPLmic2FsgPqaL9tglVO_PB_ia9YNin81bsPsS9QfrTRK5spyBGVuriD1k4w/s400/Rossiter+Bay.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was also fascinating to see the huge rock formations meeting the sea in a blaze of colour and texture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpPG5RjUWflgXaXacabHXNMBo61IXc_HGjQwHyzrVHsOXBNJ4iKe352d_7sh895m1hAiSs9khn3lf59waJYb2Apg8nAc1TU92mpxxw_qGrKF9S2426f1XR-fwN3zMt_IUaREhQB2UHqKYE/s1600/Lucky+bay.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpPG5RjUWflgXaXacabHXNMBo61IXc_HGjQwHyzrVHsOXBNJ4iKe352d_7sh895m1hAiSs9khn3lf59waJYb2Apg8nAc1TU92mpxxw_qGrKF9S2426f1XR-fwN3zMt_IUaREhQB2UHqKYE/s400/Lucky+bay.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> Lunch was at a beautiful spot in lucky Bay overlooking the bay.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We had prepared sandwiches earlier for the trip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a very warm day but very windy in spots and I had to hang on to my hat a couple of times to prevent it being blown away.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR34MSfxSSgcpGHaPRicOzhkpb6xB9jNVKcgv_tzofSVI_sIcR0zk49qhDqo1_8Eo6zA4_7mEV-gCRZauzUL123-UzmnrGK4Hm89MEO90KXcyX6L8BUrlGfHxmqlOcHqLLW44MKoVnZopA/s1600/Jan+%2526+Bill+At+Le+Grand+Beach.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR34MSfxSSgcpGHaPRicOzhkpb6xB9jNVKcgv_tzofSVI_sIcR0zk49qhDqo1_8Eo6zA4_7mEV-gCRZauzUL123-UzmnrGK4Hm89MEO90KXcyX6L8BUrlGfHxmqlOcHqLLW44MKoVnZopA/s400/Jan+%2526+Bill+At+Le+Grand+Beach.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Lots of people were enjoying themselves swimming and boating on the waters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We finished the day with an ice-cream, sitting in a park on the foreshore in Esperance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Esperance is quite a stunning town with its majestic Palms lining the road on the esplanade, its sculptures and town jetty; reminisce of a holiday spot all year round. Lots of cafes, restaurants and even Tea rooms which boasts a clock tower which emits tunes every so often are to be discovered as you walk around the town.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a lovely unspoilt town.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not long before we make the trek home, can’t wait.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2JihgRehBat5A7Yygu_iahVFOVeSTi7WtCmVdw-3lORSaBj41LaqK6fIL5PkFfyuz-4I5XJvjhjkdDGM1p4hUsZUz7zfE05FJWDw-FvzEzOTz3-HLgkl_2F8VQac3MI6hzKCu09d7niMu/s1600/Lucky+Bay+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2JihgRehBat5A7Yygu_iahVFOVeSTi7WtCmVdw-3lORSaBj41LaqK6fIL5PkFfyuz-4I5XJvjhjkdDGM1p4hUsZUz7zfE05FJWDw-FvzEzOTz3-HLgkl_2F8VQac3MI6hzKCu09d7niMu/s400/Lucky+Bay+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85907/beejays/f24056593c9eb65e1f5390284b34d504.png" style="border: 0px currentColor !important;" /></a>Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05299427368870227568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472269693224352255.post-43052086940893773812011-08-19T19:35:00.003+08:002011-08-19T19:50:59.105+08:00Nullarbor Journal (long)<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Tuesday 16<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> August 201 - I am rather baffled with the weather we are experiencing at the moment, yesterday was a brilliant day with lots of sun, no wind or rain and today in contrast it is raining with very strong gusty winds, and not very good for travelling.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I must say that sometimes I fail to understand the mentality of some people, now I try and make a habit of reporting mainly the good things that happen and not dwell too much on the negative.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However yesterday we had planned to spend the night at Mundrabilla Roadhouse, and on a positive vibe, the restaurant, facilities and grounds were absolutely meticulously clean.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After spending $400 on fuel we asked if they minded if we camped outside in the huge area available out front which obviously trucks would spend the night out there, their answer was a flat no; <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>they had a Caravan Park attached and for $15 a night we could stay in a huge paddock with no conveniences.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We of course declined and opted to camp out in a roadside stop further up the road at Boolaboolo Rest Stop (Camps 6 no 7), but of course we were eyeing the menu at the restaurant and would have dined there if we had stayed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now as the cheapest meal was $21.95 and with a range of delicious desserts we wouldn’t have left there without spending less than $50 and maybe even had breakfast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So for the sake of $15 they lost out on more, so my advice would be to purchase your fuel at Eucla if you can last that long and the meals are reported to be very good there also, fuel being the same price as Mundrabilla.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJxUqWzvHrufCyIO8Y5eUnL2M5L8ll6gCPE9Ly51JZu6JTBftO23C99yYu0tlvULEzikwqwhti-JWzZfmuJ55CcUzEAWcfJrTnML94C19yLeDFvLWGsz4Yh8rdA3mY3biPty5qfogT_Xl5/s1600/Boolaboola+Rest+Area.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJxUqWzvHrufCyIO8Y5eUnL2M5L8ll6gCPE9Ly51JZu6JTBftO23C99yYu0tlvULEzikwqwhti-JWzZfmuJ55CcUzEAWcfJrTnML94C19yLeDFvLWGsz4Yh8rdA3mY3biPty5qfogT_Xl5/s400/Boolaboola+Rest+Area.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Boolaboolo Rest Area was quite expansive with lots of room for big rigs to turn around not a lot of trees as we are on the Nullarbor plains and for those who may not be aware the “Nullarbor” means “treeless”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not many stayed the night, although we did enjoy a cuppa with a couple from Mandurah, Terry and Jenny.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were a little bored so we resorted to playing cards in the evening by ourselves, I think Hav a Chat must be missing the company of others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will probably brave the elements and travel on another 138klms to the Observatory Turnoff rest area today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also had a first today having logged into the HF Radio sked and talked to Donette. </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The winds were very strong and the fuel gauge seemed to be dropping down rapidly, so we stopped at Madura for a coffee break and were joined by Lyn and Jeff, ex dairy farmers from Busselton.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We decided to push on but we didn’t get very far deciding to camp at Olwogin Bluff ( Camps 6 no 10) 26 klms west of Madura and 89km e of Cocklebiddy to sit out the weather.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdaOr_ZCaz-006hLhnwqXCk-9ohEUl1F-8SPZrlmDtXfc2ZwmOAO_3IB3FcllBYJbuuS-D-XILcxYLeLWXnwVXxjkOrfw1pvFIVFfMQydCSM26VOpPdw0AvdMXXYzrAql17EQsMEZU7QYE/s1600/Wolgowin+Bluff.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdaOr_ZCaz-006hLhnwqXCk-9ohEUl1F-8SPZrlmDtXfc2ZwmOAO_3IB3FcllBYJbuuS-D-XILcxYLeLWXnwVXxjkOrfw1pvFIVFfMQydCSM26VOpPdw0AvdMXXYzrAql17EQsMEZU7QYE/s400/Wolgowin+Bluff.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wednesday 17<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> August 2011.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The winds had dropped considerably overnight so we decided to get away early and travel further although not as far as we did eventually travel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A quick stop for lunch at Afghan Rock (Camps 6 no 21) which is 177 klms West from Caiguna and 5 klms East of Balladonia and then for a coffee at Balladonia.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We pulled into Fraser Range Station Camp Area (Camps 6 no 26) but the site was rather small and unlevel so carried on to our present stop which is Ten Mile Rocks (Camps 6 No 27) having travelled 420 klms today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB67ooJmeC2l8DclKF4HHRBecXitJGtBaI4XqHaowkJ0x9YuczQYUom98e5ahAXcWnGzbGIh2CeyrVnUjl0WSLqSiSaZ8fpjrfVuviefNbltLuuEEqQItlIiY_zyD-7mUcPfq0VTgF3G6f/s1600/Camp+area+10+mile+rock.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB67ooJmeC2l8DclKF4HHRBecXitJGtBaI4XqHaowkJ0x9YuczQYUom98e5ahAXcWnGzbGIh2CeyrVnUjl0WSLqSiSaZ8fpjrfVuviefNbltLuuEEqQItlIiY_zyD-7mUcPfq0VTgF3G6f/s400/Camp+area+10+mile+rock.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> This site is quite large with plenty of room for big rigs, but I must pass on the comment that a lot of these road stops need to have their bins emptied more regularly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuWM3Uawwrg0o7SIDtcpFln6b6u_ED5UgOk7k8L5VaUwqktBkKM4riTXRTZAS6YjPKiRe3kvdKz9ZZVobzRSKGplaGCMX4ZL5pR9NcbirKszSHE2mwio3dFS8qsGIYXiKtvPv3vRutpwj3/s1600/Ten+Mile+Rock+Campsite.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuWM3Uawwrg0o7SIDtcpFln6b6u_ED5UgOk7k8L5VaUwqktBkKM4riTXRTZAS6YjPKiRe3kvdKz9ZZVobzRSKGplaGCMX4ZL5pR9NcbirKszSHE2mwio3dFS8qsGIYXiKtvPv3vRutpwj3/s400/Ten+Mile+Rock+Campsite.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We got out the rake and shovel and tidied up as best as we could, but most of the bins were full and overflowing and I ashamed to say the worst seem to be in WA. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwugCaTrfFjxiCeaL0sw-HfyzSTZZcFIhfSvVgOuNTN6Zb5Y88a1jFkKjZI5m-159dbHK2nTqFaJ82XXhsvm54IADru_iPcZMFH0xnyze-moKeR22XWkCD6VpexEqjH8q9cqSGWPJdQmj5/s1600/Campsite+Ten+Mile+Rocks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwugCaTrfFjxiCeaL0sw-HfyzSTZZcFIhfSvVgOuNTN6Zb5Y88a1jFkKjZI5m-159dbHK2nTqFaJ82XXhsvm54IADru_iPcZMFH0xnyze-moKeR22XWkCD6VpexEqjH8q9cqSGWPJdQmj5/s400/Campsite+Ten+Mile+Rocks.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Thursday 18<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We arrived in Norseman and after refuelling and a few phone calls we decided to carry on to Esperance to visit some dear friends of ours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a great relief to finally have phone and internet connections.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After stopping for lunch at Gibson we finally arrived in Esperance at 3pm, 310 klms of travel today. We also were able to buy The Western Australian newspaper, first paper to read in about a week and home state news to boot.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Friday 19<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> August.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well you will all be relieved that I am able to finally download this journal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We moved the bus into its resting place and disconnected the trailer and are settled in at Ray and Lorraine’s property.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Caught up with the washing and cleaned the bus of the dust and grime from a week’s travelling on the Nullarbor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are leaving the bus here for awhile and travelling by car down to Perth next week, a service and new tyres for Jimny is the order for the week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We plan to rejoin the bus and continue our trip to the Kalgoorlie Rally in a few week’s time.</span><br />
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85907/beejays/f24056593c9eb65e1f5390284b34d504.png" style="border: 0px currentColor !important;" /></a>Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05299427368870227568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472269693224352255.post-24817694037995561672011-08-14T16:09:00.003+08:002011-08-14T16:20:15.770+08:00Eucla WA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-tHOpsa3-N0oFs-fMDizONvxOTnamKAmWO1Xsn-y4uvImKIsrlSYDCaZTHIQMtQSB26R4vFO-5MEwn2QX-kZAbqzDoHOP8SI9VY9vbeDXszrmSg5eE03spq3RV_EH9xcZghMmk9FGC7gK/s1600/Road+sign.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-tHOpsa3-N0oFs-fMDizONvxOTnamKAmWO1Xsn-y4uvImKIsrlSYDCaZTHIQMtQSB26R4vFO-5MEwn2QX-kZAbqzDoHOP8SI9VY9vbeDXszrmSg5eE03spq3RV_EH9xcZghMmk9FGC7gK/s400/Road+sign.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Upon awaking this morning the weather had done an about face with wild winds predominately the mood of the day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We made an executive decision to wait another day before venturing on further up the road.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As Jimny was already out and waiting we jumped in and headed to Eucla for a look around.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk7q8ynqkY9rBLKhy70QmQ2jYgTC-62VLhkVtayzWzsk0PmvYYhfvBhIVyV6G8oA54fgQCsvg1U5vHIVWnM1WKRQmct6d8tRUR_6PyKNh6HOMqWgFZwT9MQoIA6XdXUbTU7l8Ad8HcxXDP/s1600/Eucla+Telegraph+Station+Ruins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk7q8ynqkY9rBLKhy70QmQ2jYgTC-62VLhkVtayzWzsk0PmvYYhfvBhIVyV6G8oA54fgQCsvg1U5vHIVWnM1WKRQmct6d8tRUR_6PyKNh6HOMqWgFZwT9MQoIA6XdXUbTU7l8Ad8HcxXDP/s400/Eucla+Telegraph+Station+Ruins.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: center;">The Old Eucla Telegrah Station Ruins</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the early 1900’s Eucla had a population of 100 and was the busiest telegraph station in Australia beyond the capital cities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All that remains now of the Eucla telegraph Station is the ruins, originally opened in 1877 it helped link WA with the rest of Australia and the world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first message sent to Perth on December 8<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> 1877 stated “Eucla line opened. Hurrah”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhARk0EtPYpkhyDhSIbfbyTmzY6EGW_lrxFPiIn4Iy65PNI9SM7lV5-j2_V9rBO6nCCCD_JRElBWux6N4tO7RzLZbCxCX3JwTcuh25aAjB6kZUF_kGuPP2j9G03v7p34M7fIQFasos3NjEs/s1600/Welcome+to+WA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhARk0EtPYpkhyDhSIbfbyTmzY6EGW_lrxFPiIn4Iy65PNI9SM7lV5-j2_V9rBO6nCCCD_JRElBWux6N4tO7RzLZbCxCX3JwTcuh25aAjB6kZUF_kGuPP2j9G03v7p34M7fIQFasos3NjEs/s400/Welcome+to+WA.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Bill teased me a little as to get to Eucla we actually had to pass through the Checkpoint into Western Australia.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Diesel was a little cheaper here at 188 a litre instead of 197 a litre in Border Village.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We tried to find a cave reported to be out on one of the many tracks off the highway but after a few fruitless searches we came out empty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There was lots of parking and camping spots around however.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRTKPDpoKCOgqd3-IQKhxb_Ws4DA4kijqtymmwg9cOyQGEV0zezGWFUpUfROqAaRTLm-0LpDVdrokYBRvPU4Zg-fXfvg34FmmUQnbLALHgXKz2ZJ4BECfXTrzATE3PQCZB-bJVO_xHQptg/s1600/road+signs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRTKPDpoKCOgqd3-IQKhxb_Ws4DA4kijqtymmwg9cOyQGEV0zezGWFUpUfROqAaRTLm-0LpDVdrokYBRvPU4Zg-fXfvg34FmmUQnbLALHgXKz2ZJ4BECfXTrzATE3PQCZB-bJVO_xHQptg/s400/road+signs.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">All signs lead to everywhere. The most important one is Perth 1,462km</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbj3kc0lMvmfgmjDHIrNzsJ2FpWzEq3WNR0AJBYrTo_MFgvWkqOu2mcEJtOBZURO3K6Jv5a5llHb1cdNh9u45bAGllGoHUtr6c2wD0s32tiWxPFwskBbTrG9PdlE9jX0vncSBtobIMewAb/s1600/Rooey.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbj3kc0lMvmfgmjDHIrNzsJ2FpWzEq3WNR0AJBYrTo_MFgvWkqOu2mcEJtOBZURO3K6Jv5a5llHb1cdNh9u45bAGllGoHUtr6c2wD0s32tiWxPFwskBbTrG9PdlE9jX0vncSBtobIMewAb/s400/Rooey.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">"Rooey"<br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">These photos were taken outside the Border Village Roadhouse. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJpkg3qBckNV_0hFYuNiZlghoYAgrF7VqBu5tczhK2c-DdMbazGvEBJn0Gu9nalcR_qXEUbNi3uxmgUg09OzR-ONhV7Nl8sC03xL7Vtniu4lL2nUnLD2sU0yU2ucHYUCY8fcu0fnEWdhL0/s1600/Eucla+Whale.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJpkg3qBckNV_0hFYuNiZlghoYAgrF7VqBu5tczhK2c-DdMbazGvEBJn0Gu9nalcR_qXEUbNi3uxmgUg09OzR-ONhV7Nl8sC03xL7Vtniu4lL2nUnLD2sU0yU2ucHYUCY8fcu0fnEWdhL0/s400/Eucla+Whale.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqn9kU_fJAkaRjX2jSfgj9ZVuTX7X85A98MAy03j1IOeZ1Xv8TjdNO4NgsWoyIDVtHY7ZviGuATBW0KEDBUYzNbGW9ps4Qi_VCL7mzmYaazF5pRZ4Pao3iG-Tw2dstdc7rXCU7BxJBcelF/s1600/Sign.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqn9kU_fJAkaRjX2jSfgj9ZVuTX7X85A98MAy03j1IOeZ1Xv8TjdNO4NgsWoyIDVtHY7ZviGuATBW0KEDBUYzNbGW9ps4Qi_VCL7mzmYaazF5pRZ4Pao3iG-Tw2dstdc7rXCU7BxJBcelF/s400/Sign.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Lots of flowers blooming in the area, with this shrub of yellow bush Boronia featuring a vivid burst of colour in the virgin bush.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTE4aK2rOr7P-qNhiTF1zEqPmcrCKuXOV0R8FoWZ9lbx1jo5WrOnYfwBmayPVcKj0zeoYfJP3-HZb2lRLYxvnZM2QBheKUm0aBZBSU9-m9zSY-nYh7Pbjkk_LwtnB5W75cUqDbHRsqC1Xz/s1600/Wild+Boronia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTE4aK2rOr7P-qNhiTF1zEqPmcrCKuXOV0R8FoWZ9lbx1jo5WrOnYfwBmayPVcKj0zeoYfJP3-HZb2lRLYxvnZM2QBheKUm0aBZBSU9-m9zSY-nYh7Pbjkk_LwtnB5W75cUqDbHRsqC1Xz/s400/Wild+Boronia.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> It smelled divine also.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85907/beejays/f24056593c9eb65e1f5390284b34d504.png" style="border: 0px currentColor !important;" /></a>Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05299427368870227568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472269693224352255.post-33885360423420561452011-08-13T15:37:00.006+08:002011-08-13T16:06:22.124+08:00The Great Australian Bite<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiGYmPktaKZ-1U4NQXzRJ5IkkhXBDPtcTmfgPHrjBBS35cswOJGN0cxF0agdHn0Ov8QmjeD9RAVuensn2sWWhvkbSiVVnA75mKsvDqIrb73BaFOKygA3dAwRn0Fcy3fpdslPFtbjf1AlHX/s1600/Sign.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiGYmPktaKZ-1U4NQXzRJ5IkkhXBDPtcTmfgPHrjBBS35cswOJGN0cxF0agdHn0Ov8QmjeD9RAVuensn2sWWhvkbSiVVnA75mKsvDqIrb73BaFOKygA3dAwRn0Fcy3fpdslPFtbjf1AlHX/s400/Sign.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Calibri;">As our phone and internet coverage will be invariable as we travel from Ceduna and over the Nullarbor I will journal by days.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day 1 Wed 10<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> August 2011.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today we travelled to Mundroo and camped for the night opposite the Motel and Service Station.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We pulled up at lunchtime just 10klms past the turnoff to Fowlers Bay and extracted the Jimny and ventured into Fowler’s Bay.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We actually spotted some whales off shore, but they were not very clear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fowlers Bay was a lovely small fishing and holiday village.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0uw3YumsHxZlLJY32A0debVPa9X2qZqxL85M3722fT7Ok-U8m_SsO7cJm2LAAGRZt2FKQdCRVs0nb1C3z6kWN1GjfokFjTNy4ShJKOIDRmbiPNduw9GxA184QmqW1kIN-m60YiW-2H1W7/s1600/Fowlers+Bay+Jetty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0uw3YumsHxZlLJY32A0debVPa9X2qZqxL85M3722fT7Ok-U8m_SsO7cJm2LAAGRZt2FKQdCRVs0nb1C3z6kWN1GjfokFjTNy4ShJKOIDRmbiPNduw9GxA184QmqW1kIN-m60YiW-2H1W7/s400/Fowlers+Bay+Jetty.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: center;">The Fowler's Bay Jetty<br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Showcasing the usual jetty and with accommodation opposite it also had lots of historical landmarks but the only old building still standing seemed to be the old Post and Telegraph Centre.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnWmC72ilkD_N5SqYvVT1r1lUTb_acb6WtYInYvgqtAPI8PANSiXEHPyWsfHMt5MjgCIsdUNocvvWhaX_KKBa3xZ-4dQ9K-6lBDb0lDXd0WsMvb6lF4xzFc8cgXoJhfcyH4SltA4Ef_oSF/s1600/Fowlers+Bay+Post+and+Telegraph+building.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnWmC72ilkD_N5SqYvVT1r1lUTb_acb6WtYInYvgqtAPI8PANSiXEHPyWsfHMt5MjgCIsdUNocvvWhaX_KKBa3xZ-4dQ9K-6lBDb0lDXd0WsMvb6lF4xzFc8cgXoJhfcyH4SltA4Ef_oSF/s400/Fowlers+Bay+Post+and+Telegraph+building.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: center;">The Post & Telegraph Building<br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This Post and Telegraph office opened in 1865 and in 1927 the telegraph equipment was removed and in 1967 the post office part closed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The last postmistress was Mrs Coral Beattie.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTvC6zrQLoeITWnY8jZSThYiq9JnMWz-KAamaB2QU9Etad2G9yRj8Xf8YM4N8vmBRpvuX021lr62GAc_hymLEXPzEbPsiw-HNzOdsqqKbeTQUI_FOweEQh0W7M5U9er1EFDYG2IfJjwYfv/s1600/Coorabbie+Hall+%2526+old+school+site.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTvC6zrQLoeITWnY8jZSThYiq9JnMWz-KAamaB2QU9Etad2G9yRj8Xf8YM4N8vmBRpvuX021lr62GAc_hymLEXPzEbPsiw-HNzOdsqqKbeTQUI_FOweEQh0W7M5U9er1EFDYG2IfJjwYfv/s400/Coorabbie+Hall+%2526+old+school+site.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: center;">Coorabbie Hall and old school site<br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"> We took a different track out and did a round trip through Coorabbie and onto Mundroo in fact we very nearly forgot where we had parked the bus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lol.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We decided then to travel onto Mundroo and spend the night amongst the trucks in the truck bay.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Luckily the bus is reasonably soundproof so our sleep wasn’t disturbed.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjmp6gPXJCPeQ6fXwc7DEc9uM_OdNjwCJv637iw-oPYG5jQN6v3aOsWIkmdvQMBwsM8c2cB6W2NGZp-5D_Rmz0AOEbbWD1tz-KyAcGjKeR4eibJ6v3BU2tDVYyTK-anHoGzghZGOVTpXa8/s1600/Mundroo+Hotel+%2526+Service+Station.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjmp6gPXJCPeQ6fXwc7DEc9uM_OdNjwCJv637iw-oPYG5jQN6v3aOsWIkmdvQMBwsM8c2cB6W2NGZp-5D_Rmz0AOEbbWD1tz-KyAcGjKeR4eibJ6v3BU2tDVYyTK-anHoGzghZGOVTpXa8/s400/Mundroo+Hotel+%2526+Service+Station.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mundroo Motel and Service Station<br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day 2 11<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> August 2011 We reached the (Camps 6 802) 222klm Peg in time for lunch and again took the jimny out and drove towards the water, we were now in the Great Australian Bite and the coastline reflected this.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3lskQX61guQ4MJDS23H5FzPw7jyWVTdULYdWBdrx6nZcXuP11cLl5lUtSv1SG8h723qhUZLYWHDgJh0_EJOtW715qoZ8ytc1fJPBEUEpuDbCuq08INxBzmCPUyXG41KhFAV1LzVj4Uit5/s1600/Coastline.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3lskQX61guQ4MJDS23H5FzPw7jyWVTdULYdWBdrx6nZcXuP11cLl5lUtSv1SG8h723qhUZLYWHDgJh0_EJOtW715qoZ8ytc1fJPBEUEpuDbCuq08INxBzmCPUyXG41KhFAV1LzVj4Uit5/s400/Coastline.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We carried on to (Camps 6 803) 165klms from the border and spent the night. The Coast was steep and rugged and the water was a beautiful aqua colour to a deep navy as it went out further, in places the cliffs had given away and it just looked like big bites had been taken out of the rocks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ3OsGE5GfCChdH2WZd2zli_8r5e34iitOYdXFAAVxpix816QB_RNzdUAd_PHoFX7AVguaBSO-4Q5xBbQ2QzXrW7yR786jO8w5a8AWCfiFrJGCOw55tvWKLqhRKTLvcY9-4A_CopwVdoli/s1600/Coastline+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ3OsGE5GfCChdH2WZd2zli_8r5e34iitOYdXFAAVxpix816QB_RNzdUAd_PHoFX7AVguaBSO-4Q5xBbQ2QzXrW7yR786jO8w5a8AWCfiFrJGCOw55tvWKLqhRKTLvcY9-4A_CopwVdoli/s400/Coastline+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> We still hadn’t espied any whales but there were schools of dolphins just off shore and we did manage to take a couple of photos.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOKWLjBOOK7941_Q4wHGd6DQ6strpafDeRowAgSHDOcsoHujqnLm7TpsQGC4W0UBjV7_YnDr0bG69XwKuljE9JpDYwZe1NV4-LEqK9oIvtQiLnINelrqICr2bBMJaKqJJpwSv2z0LtxizY/s1600/Dolphins+in+Bite+cropped.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOKWLjBOOK7941_Q4wHGd6DQ6strpafDeRowAgSHDOcsoHujqnLm7TpsQGC4W0UBjV7_YnDr0bG69XwKuljE9JpDYwZe1NV4-LEqK9oIvtQiLnINelrqICr2bBMJaKqJJpwSv2z0LtxizY/s400/Dolphins+in+Bite+cropped.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: center;">No Whales but plenty of Dolphins<br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"> I had to crop this photo intensely to show the dolphins in the water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were several people camping in the area, one caravaner has spent nearly two weeks in this spot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>An ideal camping spot for big rigs to park and turn around.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD_mMIxZKidJ4CSMQHgEPyVWrMf0Dr9x8QEPtU2L839C_ceBIJl-ZiY4cs8SYL6Mr2cMYreS1eKiP4SZ4ATb1uGBBmvaUioTFrGGd8l_wOmvqsN-MAi_gENpQ8dGdSPnCZR74PA8obd8CL/s1600/Gilgerabbie+Hut.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD_mMIxZKidJ4CSMQHgEPyVWrMf0Dr9x8QEPtU2L839C_ceBIJl-ZiY4cs8SYL6Mr2cMYreS1eKiP4SZ4ATb1uGBBmvaUioTFrGGd8l_wOmvqsN-MAi_gENpQ8dGdSPnCZR74PA8obd8CL/s400/Gilgerabbie+Hut.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> We also found an old hut (Gilgerabbie)in the middle of nowhere and a tower off the beaten track.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2MIdvbdLFjJW-e_hRaK60IItl9ZH6OLrpHoYeSjOEDUvLT3xSnYt3Zdx0RzTIpC8QYUo2dFE0l0R-gk8RNpF8-wJsd0w-S1JGtXZPu6UIbqb9ZRyi0xuLabzh80SSIdFRzKpWo67Fq74t/s1600/Microwave.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2MIdvbdLFjJW-e_hRaK60IItl9ZH6OLrpHoYeSjOEDUvLT3xSnYt3Zdx0RzTIpC8QYUo2dFE0l0R-gk8RNpF8-wJsd0w-S1JGtXZPu6UIbqb9ZRyi0xuLabzh80SSIdFRzKpWo67Fq74t/s400/Microwave.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> There was nothing for miles around in every direction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It must have been a very lonely spot for the previous inhabitants.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghlqnITD0DaSA6uvxEdx9lfSYiT6XLt0iMyLiRuHu3sUma7ZQZ3uH28ph6_JhJQdyKSMzK5hob3lU0ixmgIp-RtlWIECMsEqKs1RdrWz6fMmKP9O2z-AVYzC7RNhI9GnRwrdqFH4n2gLnp/s1600/Nothing+for+miles+around.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghlqnITD0DaSA6uvxEdx9lfSYiT6XLt0iMyLiRuHu3sUma7ZQZ3uH28ph6_JhJQdyKSMzK5hob3lU0ixmgIp-RtlWIECMsEqKs1RdrWz6fMmKP9O2z-AVYzC7RNhI9GnRwrdqFH4n2gLnp/s400/Nothing+for+miles+around.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here we are parked and nothing around for miles in any direction</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day 3 12<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> August We reached the (Camps 6 805) 133klm peg for lunch and then reached (Camps 6 808) 52klm peg east of the WA border in the rest area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was a beautiful big parking spot, with three different areas for camping.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You could even camp out overlooking the water.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheiBWuAisPvJxMLf4wT9PtpE4scg-1Oh7CApqd_CwQIVe0q7GHc4_WpqiHEYMX55bwB3cNJ91RV_NRmnNPrSjVmmuOyVv1R8iA67Fk4Ha7Ealw5v7YniB-u5gL62mTaxz_UOmwbU3K6QoF/s1600/Coastline+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheiBWuAisPvJxMLf4wT9PtpE4scg-1Oh7CApqd_CwQIVe0q7GHc4_WpqiHEYMX55bwB3cNJ91RV_NRmnNPrSjVmmuOyVv1R8iA67Fk4Ha7Ealw5v7YniB-u5gL62mTaxz_UOmwbU3K6QoF/s400/Coastline+4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We selected the middle parking near heaps of blue metal and we walked over to the coast to different points looking out to sea. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_uOaP_q1ophh87mBMBjGx1M3ojZNrbjpZiAeBcVwtyydgSXfs5kQpOfQi46i_OTPKlRdhkBku0IWKofsPooV-PqVMVCz3m_FJOvLMQv4Z8zJiIjvMJxjHecheJnZDcc0J60WUOP3rjYkq/s1600/Coastline+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_uOaP_q1ophh87mBMBjGx1M3ojZNrbjpZiAeBcVwtyydgSXfs5kQpOfQi46i_OTPKlRdhkBku0IWKofsPooV-PqVMVCz3m_FJOvLMQv4Z8zJiIjvMJxjHecheJnZDcc0J60WUOP3rjYkq/s400/Coastline+3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The rugged coastline</div><div style="text-align: center;">This bottom picture shows some of the erosion of the coast<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_GfRe9jkXsd3u_MFniar5ZqPt4Qz2HUETxbyaAYO1eN1Qc9xCLV-Lp4k31gDr_YYlBesxs1zeWGpDwjghUW7my26sC7Xu4Q2u65dsuV5H_ue8yTQth1FV-mor2CcJ5DCAdi-WEjQpS0bF/s1600/Coastline+showing+broken+sides.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_GfRe9jkXsd3u_MFniar5ZqPt4Qz2HUETxbyaAYO1eN1Qc9xCLV-Lp4k31gDr_YYlBesxs1zeWGpDwjghUW7my26sC7Xu4Q2u65dsuV5H_ue8yTQth1FV-mor2CcJ5DCAdi-WEjQpS0bF/s400/Coastline+showing+broken+sides.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thats me up the top<br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day 4 13<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> August.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First stop of the day was to (Camps 6 812) Great Australian Marine park rest area and took photos.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYyIrdYYIPklrLpPWb74YL_u5fXAUti9QZH-WM-a7BHwy0cOhkwVatdNjnTWREihgtn5SSLHe1Ubi5sOEzU6u4pv71KD_MZGpnxgVeyyOjT7xoKvqD6gpyrdwrWHYHSEZ0izGm-nrpp4LD/s1600/Beach+at+Gt+Aust+Bite+Marine+Park.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYyIrdYYIPklrLpPWb74YL_u5fXAUti9QZH-WM-a7BHwy0cOhkwVatdNjnTWREihgtn5SSLHe1Ubi5sOEzU6u4pv71KD_MZGpnxgVeyyOjT7xoKvqD6gpyrdwrWHYHSEZ0izGm-nrpp4LD/s400/Beach+at+Gt+Aust+Bite+Marine+Park.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">The Beach at the great Australian Bite Marine Park</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> The rest area overlooked the beach and was a very popular spot, the water had been visible from the road for most of the trip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We parked next at (Camps 6 813) 10klm peg from the border and took the car to nearby Border Village.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We thought we may have been able to purchase a paper but no luck although I did buy a 125 litre of coke and a 100g bar of Chocolate and it set me back $10.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Very expensive!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was this close to WA.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bill had to drag me kicking and screaming to the bus, just joking, but he doesn’t seem to want me to get over that border in a hurry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> It was good to be able to speak to Colin and Beryl today on skype and others on the phone and to have internet access. </span>We will spend the night here and travel on to Mundrabilla tomorrow. There probably won't be any more phone and internet until we reach Norseman now.</span></div><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85907/beejays/f24056593c9eb65e1f5390284b34d504.png" style="border: 0px currentColor !important;" />Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05299427368870227568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472269693224352255.post-13227419903779877952011-08-09T15:40:00.000+08:002011-08-09T15:40:41.065+08:00Smoky Bay and leaving Ceduna<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTqWZJtZjGi3Fgy-Q5WseY1KywiWWmSmE4K6qrEE08P-nWQVcMjD4cga8UgcR_0YKNx7VXpVzbKhkaAgvmaSd_xo5RUmZYFNr8SG-dNCJ0qQsktXYA_nLq2w1ntCLcer1RVkh54ayLnupb/s1600/Smoky+Bay+sea+gulls.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTqWZJtZjGi3Fgy-Q5WseY1KywiWWmSmE4K6qrEE08P-nWQVcMjD4cga8UgcR_0YKNx7VXpVzbKhkaAgvmaSd_xo5RUmZYFNr8SG-dNCJ0qQsktXYA_nLq2w1ntCLcer1RVkh54ayLnupb/s400/Smoky+Bay+sea+gulls.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
I spoke too soon!! We went to pick up the battery for the other computer, and found out that it wasn't due to arrive in Ceduna until the 19th August. As we are leaving tomorrow this wasn't an option, so we will try again in Kalgoorlie.<br />
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I thought I would share three photos that were taken when we drove over to Smoky Bay on Sunday as nothing much has happened worth mentioning in the last two days.<br />
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I should revise that; there were two very special events that happened but in WA not here, namely two birthdays, Grandson Corey turned 21 on Monday and his mum turned 40 on Tuesday. Happy Birthday to you both. Tomorrow we head off for the Nullarbor our estimated first stop will be to Fowlers Bay where we have been told you can watch the whales just off shore. Our internet and phone reception will vary from now on until we reach Kalgoorlie, so probably won't be blogging for a short while. Now don't forget to do your census tonight.<br />
<img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85907/beejays/f24056593c9eb65e1f5390284b34d504.png" style="border: 0px currentColor !important;" />Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05299427368870227568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472269693224352255.post-38019147199939975472011-08-07T14:20:00.001+08:002011-08-09T15:42:04.315+08:00Ceduna<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqenDntEueOhW5R7eJlkfuWyVu64gdI18bF5uILUuL1GrQTtFrg295Ok5dqIDnHyyHKvkFZZkcSAJ7dIWFyap_EH3ghNwqZm-ezuotuh5lp8G1cUb2sHkfxujXiLGRCBOl-vb6AfYQEubD/s1600/Parked+at+Airport+Caravan+Park.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqenDntEueOhW5R7eJlkfuWyVu64gdI18bF5uILUuL1GrQTtFrg295Ok5dqIDnHyyHKvkFZZkcSAJ7dIWFyap_EH3ghNwqZm-ezuotuh5lp8G1cUb2sHkfxujXiLGRCBOl-vb6AfYQEubD/s400/Parked+at+Airport+Caravan+Park.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Parked in the Caravan Park</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We have settled in the Airport Caravan Park in Ceduna and have been without the company of Lance and Kay, who left here on Thursday for the trip across the Nullarbor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Have caught up on the washing and cleaning and the bus has had its tyres rotated, oil checked and refilled with water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> I think this is the first caravan park we have been in for over a year. </span>We are waiting on a battery for Bill’s computer which suddenly went kaput the other day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That should arrive Tuesday or Wednesday and then we too will be crossing the Nullarbor and heading to Kalgoorlie.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> That's if of course things go to plan, I have learn't that this isn't always the case. </span>We went for a spin out to Denial Bay yesterday which is about 10klms out of town.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibzOJw7pk66SNUNUs88VApVelnYP1-AraGA5cSeSopJGEC6YvJx2a6BrQ9jgtZkzC0iWraPXAeRUomQ4f7Y-OYXl5ow_MWVcI3lvaJO_3nhBQeVgIv9aGw9ep1xIY0zQF0_KTeUMe6XiFz/s1600/Denial+Bay+Ceduna.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibzOJw7pk66SNUNUs88VApVelnYP1-AraGA5cSeSopJGEC6YvJx2a6BrQ9jgtZkzC0iWraPXAeRUomQ4f7Y-OYXl5ow_MWVcI3lvaJO_3nhBQeVgIv9aGw9ep1xIY0zQF0_KTeUMe6XiFz/s400/Denial+Bay+Ceduna.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">The Jetty at Denial Bay</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>This is a small fishing town mainly for the farming of oysters.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGyp8k0D0UFEsBMVglYFVfHWmqIeDSKNdla6I2lmhMJMzPDarLJzPXCYtoqhlXdBdUiF_iYQp4EyIP5YplcjT5pw6xjwn-59WpP3KIlDLE7a4iEfbQArTrWhjqvkSFjMA7tCuAOrk7vgp4/s1600/Rocky+Point.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGyp8k0D0UFEsBMVglYFVfHWmqIeDSKNdla6I2lmhMJMzPDarLJzPXCYtoqhlXdBdUiF_iYQp4EyIP5YplcjT5pw6xjwn-59WpP3KIlDLE7a4iEfbQArTrWhjqvkSFjMA7tCuAOrk7vgp4/s400/Rocky+Point.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The view from Rocky Point</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZlFQ497f0T9YsD7B0yBv_6pEUunCKnmhW11CfgnHmxVO9CoIdmhDMeirzg_MQ68qjbtiHsHBAouZ6jMW0B25XlrUGK_P00JgeOUfWefd4i1LWxrzJ2Hot18rIHXrbv0jaBS2KTxfDdupK/s1600/Rocky+Point+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZlFQ497f0T9YsD7B0yBv_6pEUunCKnmhW11CfgnHmxVO9CoIdmhDMeirzg_MQ68qjbtiHsHBAouZ6jMW0B25XlrUGK_P00JgeOUfWefd4i1LWxrzJ2Hot18rIHXrbv0jaBS2KTxfDdupK/s400/Rocky+Point+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> Another quick drive out to Rocky Point and then we viewed Mackenzie’s ruins.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyK49CKL6ur0gN5Id8HxC-0cygcRQOUfjaCSQuka86Qotn15_WS5sCoHNXiEpoQlJJ9VHbbnqXldYZ3_fDj2v3jCmGRk3umihd7zQ4rYJUw7NEM39pcL8icGXZBm4MfwrV1lzajrR8eTEl/s1600/McKenzies+Ruin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyK49CKL6ur0gN5Id8HxC-0cygcRQOUfjaCSQuka86Qotn15_WS5sCoHNXiEpoQlJJ9VHbbnqXldYZ3_fDj2v3jCmGRk3umihd7zQ4rYJUw7NEM39pcL8icGXZBm4MfwrV1lzajrR8eTEl/s400/McKenzies+Ruin.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">The ruins remaining of the old farmhouse</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>McKenzie’s Ruin is all that is left of former farmhouse of a Pioneer Farmer of Denial Bay a blacksmith, builder, harbour Master who settled here in the 1860’s who assisted many settling in surrounding areas and condensed stock water from the sea Mac’s slogan was “You can’t grow wheat with your hands in the pocket” This is quoted on the plaque in front of the ruins.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7wTFE4FJpOTJM-_Rpj8ohswKuBihIspn-6olxdiq9aTcoipuUgYue138cP-rMIxYVvCnXfCNcp1WI6d8Zueg7eRPOYbCjpQiaLNpZ3itPq5Do5bspASCt3b2umSSMl60A1QPJnRwi0Yvr/s1600/Plaque.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7wTFE4FJpOTJM-_Rpj8ohswKuBihIspn-6olxdiq9aTcoipuUgYue138cP-rMIxYVvCnXfCNcp1WI6d8Zueg7eRPOYbCjpQiaLNpZ3itPq5Do5bspASCt3b2umSSMl60A1QPJnRwi0Yvr/s400/Plaque.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">The plaque marking MacKenzie's Ruins</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today we drove over to Smoky Bay for another look.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It doesn’t seem to have changed much since we last visited here in 2009.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another sleeping fishing village with lovely outlooks to the sea. Again oyster farming seems to be the main occupation.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoVu2_7j-W_e6Dvx-G0BtEoBsEjC7vrIGCyuqH1i3HsTvZxVs_akGAhMHHdK4QH62Po0k-mC8ETjRLtm2Ugd65sB51vr0k84mDIsk5r6TQusqGrhKZnwioHnkXcVYWfW1r8LnJC95Hrssn/s1600/Plane.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoVu2_7j-W_e6Dvx-G0BtEoBsEjC7vrIGCyuqH1i3HsTvZxVs_akGAhMHHdK4QH62Po0k-mC8ETjRLtm2Ugd65sB51vr0k84mDIsk5r6TQusqGrhKZnwioHnkXcVYWfW1r8LnJC95Hrssn/s400/Plane.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The plane that just arrived at the Airport</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Bill went next door to the Airport just as a plane was arriving, and they allowed him to board the plane to take some photos. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH3OxuvsB7IfGqv4Qol9-O_u6ycY5_JODX1Y_zTB_VivyNpE4Ub-npE_AVxQx24MS8CU3-mkY1iInXJaFLuKkKR2fR67RJR6tQ4nBFOaxETP7oRC5rUZi7IYLtNECmUErvn4YKlEw49avb/s1600/cockpit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH3OxuvsB7IfGqv4Qol9-O_u6ycY5_JODX1Y_zTB_VivyNpE4Ub-npE_AVxQx24MS8CU3-mkY1iInXJaFLuKkKR2fR67RJR6tQ4nBFOaxETP7oRC5rUZi7IYLtNECmUErvn4YKlEw49avb/s400/cockpit.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Inside the cockpit</span></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> They radioed ahead for fish and chips and they were duly delivered out to the airport. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">As you would.</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnSH5ajO2ybm140Jw8nAT-jqsp4jE8JoF9qM-VFrRlUpQ9lYBITE9veIv5gkO-xZaDZqX1NULfQb16N-nbdJlIUGeN4pEAcwORzGFZtbOhPpp2ewPti9Oq4KScY8Xj6zga1N10riZp8XsA/s1600/Ben%2527s+rug.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnSH5ajO2ybm140Jw8nAT-jqsp4jE8JoF9qM-VFrRlUpQ9lYBITE9veIv5gkO-xZaDZqX1NULfQb16N-nbdJlIUGeN4pEAcwORzGFZtbOhPpp2ewPti9Oq4KScY8Xj6zga1N10riZp8XsA/s400/Ben%2527s+rug.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">I thought I would give you a preview of the rug I am crocheting for dear G.Grandson. I played around with a pattern I used earlier and adapted it a bit. Using the primary colours it should be suitable for a little boy.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have met another couple in the Park who hail from WA, and also HF Radio members.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Paul and Diane will join us for happy hour today.</span></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85907/beejays/f24056593c9eb65e1f5390284b34d504.png" style="border: 0px currentColor !important;" /></a>Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05299427368870227568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472269693224352255.post-37576788143319350312011-08-03T17:02:00.000+08:002011-08-03T17:02:22.589+08:00Eyre Water Hole & Haslam Rest Area<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1HXQHsA_g6zyj_SYK4W8L4AM_m81Np-PfiX28Cx1CzQuJvSm4cebHBRTF8SHWYalDXgSuT0bMFrvEhEPEieyc5V1aD7ExwUori_upphORHvvl6XbPr2rquTc9JkwUvFAZ3SiOrj4lO6pQ/s1600/Eyres+Water+Hole.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1HXQHsA_g6zyj_SYK4W8L4AM_m81Np-PfiX28Cx1CzQuJvSm4cebHBRTF8SHWYalDXgSuT0bMFrvEhEPEieyc5V1aD7ExwUori_upphORHvvl6XbPr2rquTc9JkwUvFAZ3SiOrj4lO6pQ/s400/Eyres+Water+Hole.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX-bVuo0TEWZGy0JavW_6trzjSNVtTnFsizr11UQNoP0UVTm4628y8br3l57J7L48vLKeCjwfkD9E-C-S_VRY6xNpXg7_wrEdV9IJC3VquHmUfahY3_6BA7N9SaxdgfJ-mGtjT9JaVknkl/s1600/Parked+at+Eyre+Water+Hole.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX-bVuo0TEWZGy0JavW_6trzjSNVtTnFsizr11UQNoP0UVTm4628y8br3l57J7L48vLKeCjwfkD9E-C-S_VRY6xNpXg7_wrEdV9IJC3VquHmUfahY3_6BA7N9SaxdgfJ-mGtjT9JaVknkl/s400/Parked+at+Eyre+Water+Hole.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Eyre Water Hole</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Two days were spent at the Eyre Water Hole which is (no 716 in the camp 6 situated 5klm South East of Streaky Bay).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2KQA-j92J-M9IC5VTfg7vfUnz167VG34ZOBZK6GPUUyU-t7v3AS6MeBSHNW7Wki99soZ9hczJ5qbTRchNWjOVVUuEIUdMRWGuxeimy6cpUorKtwQiTqNcJDbV3UPhIfoGQcIBHtc0G19K/s1600/Jan%252C+Maryke%252CTed%252CKay+%2526+Lance+at+waterhole.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2KQA-j92J-M9IC5VTfg7vfUnz167VG34ZOBZK6GPUUyU-t7v3AS6MeBSHNW7Wki99soZ9hczJ5qbTRchNWjOVVUuEIUdMRWGuxeimy6cpUorKtwQiTqNcJDbV3UPhIfoGQcIBHtc0G19K/s400/Jan%252C+Maryke%252CTed%252CKay+%2526+Lance+at+waterhole.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Lance, Kay, Ted, Maryke and me of course Bill is taking the photo</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first night we enjoyed the company of Maryke and Ted (I Feel Better Now) and Kay and Lance (The Rats Nest) and the second night Maryke and Ted set off for Streaky Bay.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaO2kVXCP2vGz3xgvbWpxEVOlENZabubkAZp8HryVvNNDgbIGjDQ_3ldF88ge_9OcYT_05Fk8pDZzggujl9xiaahPbRRhx2Vp0rAcOB-n5ON0OYCsARzh_mKXLhFXPdKzO46bjF262S48D/s1600/Eyre+Water+Hole.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaO2kVXCP2vGz3xgvbWpxEVOlENZabubkAZp8HryVvNNDgbIGjDQ_3ldF88ge_9OcYT_05Fk8pDZzggujl9xiaahPbRRhx2Vp0rAcOB-n5ON0OYCsARzh_mKXLhFXPdKzO46bjF262S48D/s400/Eyre+Water+Hole.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Water hole</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Eyre Water Hole or “Cooeyana Well” is a historic site; it was once an important water supply for the Nauo, Wiranju and Kokatha people and with early explorers such as Edward John Eyre.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Eyre established his depot here in 1839 on his first expedition to the region.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Explorer Edward John Eyre and his party camped on this site in November 3<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">rd</span></sup> 1840 to replenish their supplies of water on his famous expedition from Port Lincoln around the Great Australian Bite to King George Sound in Albany Western Australia.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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</div>Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05299427368870227568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472269693224352255.post-17366852044040192922011-07-31T20:09:00.000+08:002011-07-31T20:09:40.014+08:00Nyroca Bush Camp<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbPh107fPLgd2IHZqB34eYufKw2bN4uP-a4ARTxysVoVF80IDjGk6lO867PRm-NQaDVtApl67jrfGW6T4PkYD9oeMsIhJ2MVNMgx006FHUWOYkyhMZbbb_4sCiOECFBBTbOXUbykrY6o1H/s1600/Camp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbPh107fPLgd2IHZqB34eYufKw2bN4uP-a4ARTxysVoVF80IDjGk6lO867PRm-NQaDVtApl67jrfGW6T4PkYD9oeMsIhJ2MVNMgx006FHUWOYkyhMZbbb_4sCiOECFBBTbOXUbykrY6o1H/s400/Camp.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Nyroca Camp was a wonderful and serene place to spend a few enjoyable days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Set amongst majestic and picturesque Red Gums and Sugar Gums, just 8klms from Wangary township with a lovely creek meandering through the property I can highly recommend this spot for you to spend some quality time.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvinWDQlHscYPI_5AvyVrDyNhIdTu1rZPDQJ8hsl3UkNJ1GvdxtFzCR3rsrbiPb8EtPeryOtj1TMpEMyQrLVUvAoyTb6WB-16iB4RKO_rnBciS7Qg3Lmgi8plXETwVVHtIxemlB7OxiMKZ/s1600/Parked+at+camp+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvinWDQlHscYPI_5AvyVrDyNhIdTu1rZPDQJ8hsl3UkNJ1GvdxtFzCR3rsrbiPb8EtPeryOtj1TMpEMyQrLVUvAoyTb6WB-16iB4RKO_rnBciS7Qg3Lmgi8plXETwVVHtIxemlB7OxiMKZ/s400/Parked+at+camp+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Parked at the camp in lovely serene bushland</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Located on the Flinders Highway, 55klms North West of Port Lincoln on a natural bush setting and is ideal for camps and with a unique outdoor bush chapel, for bush weddings and church retreats.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has sleeping facilities for about 36 guests with over seven dormitories all containing double bunks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It also features a kitchen (modern and fully equipped), dining and recreation rooms containing a wood heater with satellite TV, DVD and internet access.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTOD5LdluhFivtNyvXuqeffuQ-pHFj-wBWYDTzgNam6u928g9tpPneGfQdL95kodL5q3v7xfRBzLYW4voFZjhZ5SqvzCWYfT0BvZTVVVSI5W53-mdyMbQACvIKh94HGiV-gO0qbjAoolKR/s1600/Pyramid.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTOD5LdluhFivtNyvXuqeffuQ-pHFj-wBWYDTzgNam6u928g9tpPneGfQdL95kodL5q3v7xfRBzLYW4voFZjhZ5SqvzCWYfT0BvZTVVVSI5W53-mdyMbQACvIKh94HGiV-gO0qbjAoolKR/s400/Pyramid.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Pyramid in the pond</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">There is also lots of farm animals for the children big and small can interact with and feed.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmUcntSH56Vg-oBr1kCdmDcJqwUpWi7BFau4mHbNHxzXpdV4vPiD1j3Dkr7C0tFWVZPTp_1jDIY9DAOddFviPvPJn-zYlbOEThUKrgfDuXH8T8S9pgRrDuib1YQTzoAJhHpad0mMNNAVap/s1600/Ducks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmUcntSH56Vg-oBr1kCdmDcJqwUpWi7BFau4mHbNHxzXpdV4vPiD1j3Dkr7C0tFWVZPTp_1jDIY9DAOddFviPvPJn-zYlbOEThUKrgfDuXH8T8S9pgRrDuib1YQTzoAJhHpad0mMNNAVap/s400/Ducks.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Ducks</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQnHzki-_oZQArChSr8ZJFOhKsSkr6vFV93sIRxRDV6a1CrphGIws_fk6dghyphenhyphenwgflZd4WT51XEJKoyfTQKWVc468TDPnM5yQO359RDEjSC5MNT2i5ZE-7F_kH2avxvL7gt4EQxACScXzDj/s1600/goats.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQnHzki-_oZQArChSr8ZJFOhKsSkr6vFV93sIRxRDV6a1CrphGIws_fk6dghyphenhyphenwgflZd4WT51XEJKoyfTQKWVc468TDPnM5yQO359RDEjSC5MNT2i5ZE-7F_kH2avxvL7gt4EQxACScXzDj/s400/goats.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Goats</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Daisy the dog is extremely friendly and is known to chase the odd ball or two, but bring the camera out and she is off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSkUU8QcTgerYE_4vgmIrTgGK_PSvejeEk3W9pkCHk8tCp-b6H9_L5cFBvqBiQ5N-FQ57UGvkQrDfWNVA3OMutotBwzV0WtnCS3yc24EJKNvwrBnnn0s3saxm-WwyFS4HDElXzVsTQpt1W/s1600/Daisy+%2526+Mal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSkUU8QcTgerYE_4vgmIrTgGK_PSvejeEk3W9pkCHk8tCp-b6H9_L5cFBvqBiQ5N-FQ57UGvkQrDfWNVA3OMutotBwzV0WtnCS3yc24EJKNvwrBnnn0s3saxm-WwyFS4HDElXzVsTQpt1W/s400/Daisy+%2526+Mal.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Mal (caretaker) and camera shy Daisy</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Honey is processed also on the premises and free range eggs are available.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A powerful telescope is available in the recreation room for star gazing and when in season you can catch yabbies in the nearby creek.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Plans are afoot to have a special section in the camp for Motorhomes to park, with a dump point etc so watch this space. </span>Not far from the camp are the beautiful waters of Coffin Bay where you can purchase oysters direct from the farms.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitM9J9uY_Lbi0Pq3z3_ZatsSR177nMP01SSSgcZ4u4-S5cwxJU1e7Mcc0nDnoiLIqMdFf0oWwuvePakqVYvUD9JXTjPq2CF0DtnnQix2R6us6vfGkYT78vaeOq1ewuRO1KaKIEYJlWLzs2/s1600/Coles+Point+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitM9J9uY_Lbi0Pq3z3_ZatsSR177nMP01SSSgcZ4u4-S5cwxJU1e7Mcc0nDnoiLIqMdFf0oWwuvePakqVYvUD9JXTjPq2CF0DtnnQix2R6us6vfGkYT78vaeOq1ewuRO1KaKIEYJlWLzs2/s400/Coles+Point+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Coles Point at the monument</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJmzIAr1D8oXzD4fiXNeRb89TBNFo7l7ezhwipSRhwEUjW0PalysTPmyoyGhgWB6_UUMXwomEk_TqRxoi6UcWul-KzgLwsDWO-EI4ZPRlvbFzuM1BlBD7Rve1j-r4d8TqZ6xntHQk1aR1k/s1600/Coles+Point+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhktuPQ075Pf65LjKuCDqkBwQp93Fr06lEytMsyzQ1ZAtBaMcYWrWI1YkcuSzMIW_0stKhUtk2I0UAirufPURdVnjZY3Ae8RooM1LHO7RcjAJNVWdCs3WcyLnzF0JsnzX-mzWJv-BKDD5KM/s1600/Mt+Greenly+Beach+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhktuPQ075Pf65LjKuCDqkBwQp93Fr06lEytMsyzQ1ZAtBaMcYWrWI1YkcuSzMIW_0stKhUtk2I0UAirufPURdVnjZY3Ae8RooM1LHO7RcjAJNVWdCs3WcyLnzF0JsnzX-mzWJv-BKDD5KM/s400/Mt+Greenly+Beach+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Greenly Beach</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhysig1HO2HNb9m0tSO4G8TtbFCUii6EdtpeCQTGio4nWTGz0a9KVzFIE-xVqEeb88poWnGJikYFmF1TpWZKrugRtSAUyborAR4Ugtq82cMC2A1iKgvt2MiPpqoFGKwtGdl7SfROIiY05Ie/s1600/Mt+Greenly.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhysig1HO2HNb9m0tSO4G8TtbFCUii6EdtpeCQTGio4nWTGz0a9KVzFIE-xVqEeb88poWnGJikYFmF1TpWZKrugRtSAUyborAR4Ugtq82cMC2A1iKgvt2MiPpqoFGKwtGdl7SfROIiY05Ie/s400/Mt+Greenly.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Mt Greenly</span></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We travelled over 200klms yesterday to arrive at a roadside stop just 5 klms from Streaky Bay.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We had full intentions of staying at Elliston, but arrived there on a Saturday afternoon and nothing was open and I mean nothing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were unable to reach the person we were going to stay with so we made a executive decision to venture on and meet up with <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lance & Kay (Rats Nest) and Ted and Mayrke(I feel Better now).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have spent two nights here around the campfire solving the world’s problems and tomorrow we will move on to another roadside stop about 40 klms away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A big day tomorrow.</span></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85907/beejays/f24056593c9eb65e1f5390284b34d504.png" style="border: 0px currentColor !important;" /></a>Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05299427368870227568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472269693224352255.post-64252078782435491952011-07-28T11:35:00.002+08:002011-07-28T14:55:30.088+08:00Port Lincoln and Nyroca Camp<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO7DzfO_F9L7dNFqYbMR7TwqOGjQJWI47yB5CLdX1m9gTx4-0oZLv1Ei7YXre-6Q8hfX-yfbKuEIMpyl2BKCOxIW5NYNdnC2WqrW2H6ZMjmLG6EXqAO9PVMK-cU2Bqq3v-dWUxxsB83043/s1600/Boat+at+Museum.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO7DzfO_F9L7dNFqYbMR7TwqOGjQJWI47yB5CLdX1m9gTx4-0oZLv1Ei7YXre-6Q8hfX-yfbKuEIMpyl2BKCOxIW5NYNdnC2WqrW2H6ZMjmLG6EXqAO9PVMK-cU2Bqq3v-dWUxxsB83043/s400/Boat+at+Museum.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Boat outside Museum</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We only travelled about 40klms to the Nyroca Scout Camp just out of Coffin Bay on Tuesday so I travelled behind the bus in the car.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Can anybody please tell me why, the lord and master has 3 GPS’s in the bus and I have none in the car?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I mean to say why does he need to use all 3?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do you know what the worst thing he is that he argues with them all?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I didn’t mind taking the car as I don’t seem to get much driving in these days so I need the practice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Anyway we are now settled down at the Nyroca Scout Camp in Wangary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a beautiful serene bush setting and there are lots of outdoor activities to do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is a resident Peacock, a dog called Daisy, sheep, goats, a kangaroo, chickens and bees as well as home grown vegetables.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicfIq-R15tikRDs4Ar0f-TuMN6OuDpUENr2XPQtAKi_344v4tvd-Q-THN4dwiqLKb0bKH6byxX2SgA5f2rGMzistpsrByKKn-zv-ckf1Eu2njinpb148D8_yInbge5ewaccpAINuSaPF_9/s1600/Peacockat+Nyroca+Camp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicfIq-R15tikRDs4Ar0f-TuMN6OuDpUENr2XPQtAKi_344v4tvd-Q-THN4dwiqLKb0bKH6byxX2SgA5f2rGMzistpsrByKKn-zv-ckf1Eu2njinpb148D8_yInbge5ewaccpAINuSaPF_9/s400/Peacockat+Nyroca+Camp.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The resident Peacock</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mal, the caretaker has resurrected the camp from its humble beginnings to the wonderful campsite it is today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is lots of accommodation; dormitory style, a huge activity room and a huge great commercial kitchen, also outside there are lovely hot showers and toilets for all to enjoy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is also room for the odd caravan, tent or motor home to enjoy a short stay.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are creeks running through the property with lots of bridges for easy access.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Satellite TV and internet is also available.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unfortunately our internet connection isn’t the best due to the fact that we are nestled in a valley so I have a couple of days blogging here in one.</span></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85907/beejays/f24056593c9eb65e1f5390284b34d504.png" /></a>Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05299427368870227568noreply@blogger.com0