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Welcoming Center, Management and General Chat => Chit Chat => Topic started by: cookie1 on August 04, 2013, 09:58:55 am
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Well we left this morning and are in our first camp tonight. It isn't cold thank goodness. I am being persuaded to have a shower soon. I will be brave.
We had a good run today. I will be very intermittent with my forum use for the next couple of weeks. This camp is right near a mobile tower so I am doing well for 3G.
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Just after we set out.
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Fog a 100 km out of Perth.
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Camp, night one.
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The rocket boiling water for coffee.
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The choofer getting a workout for when it cools down tonight.
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Lovely photos Cookie. ;D
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Looks like you've had a great first day Cookie.
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You've got a good setup there Cookie and I'm sure you'll be very comfortable tonight.
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Great first day cookie. Sleep well and safe travels.
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Great photo's Cookie. Looking forward to going on this adventure with you, safe travels!!
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Safe travels :)
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Enjoy cookie always love reading your travel posts and looking at your photos.
Have a safe trip.
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How exciting! Have a great trip.
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The fun has begun. So exciting, cookie :)
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Safe travels cookie.. Enjoy and thanks for the photos :)
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Looks like you have a very good set-up Cookie. Thankyou for sharing the photos. :)
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Safe travels Cookie, so looking forward to hearing all about your adventures. Thank you for the wonderful photos.
Marie
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Great Cookie. Like the way you will be sleeping off the ground. What an adventure.
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Cookie I am going to enjoy this trip very much. I am so happy you are doing it and twice as happy that it isn't me. LOL!
You are very brave my friend.
Gert
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safe travels cookie.
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Safe travels cookie, would love to be doing it with you. Great photos.
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Green with envy right now cookie. Sooooo wishing that we were with you on this one.
Will just have to travel with you in my arm chair this time.
Have fun, stay safe. :)
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Never seen one of those fire things before. Have a wonderful trip, and don't forget us sitting in the back ;)
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Safe travels Cookie, looks like you had a good first day and many more ahead.
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have fun cookie
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We are inEucla tonight and have coverage. Unfortunately my iPad battery is low and we don't have power, so I will have to charge it in the car tomorrow. All is well. Sadly the other guy in the group has the flu and feels horrid. His wife got brave today and drove. She had been too scared to.
I have got very good at hammering in tent pegs and getting them out the next morning. Showering and toilet ing in our own little tent !
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Getting wood for the fire.
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Lunch in the middle of no where.
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Nice to hear from you Cookie.Lovely photos. :)
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Amazing to be in the middle of back of beyond. Nothing at all. Bet the stars are wonderful.
gert
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What a great adventure! Thanks for the photos.
I know how your friend feels- I hate country driving too and only do it when I have to
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Hi Cookie, the great Australian outback and the intrepid travellers - a great combination. I hope your friend gets better soon.
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Thanks all. I have nicked DH's iPad as mine is flat. He is over at the shower.
Gert, the stars are really amazing. I have the window in my tent, open and I can look out at night and see them. Truly beautiful.
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Cookie, I am one of those sitting in the back and enjoying every moment.
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Have a great trip cookie and look forward to more beautiful photos. :D
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Hello Cookie, Glad you are having a good trip. Hope your friend is feeling better soon.
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Hi Cookie,
Hope your friend gets better quickly and doesn't share. How brave of his wife, I am always passenger when we tow.
Wish I could see those amazing stars,one day.
X
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Will you be there for the Birdsville races cookie? I know someone who's going this year...
Enjoy your adventures!
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MY BF is in Birdsville at the moment, on Hols, and she has a thermomix.
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Glad to hear you are having a great trip cookie. I have another friend on there way to Birdsville told her to look out for you, they left perth on Monday.
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How exciting Jeninwa. What are they driving, I will keep my eyes peeled. Robyn, that is an unusual place for a holiday. Why did they select Birdsville?
We are in Port Augusta tonight. I tried to post photos last night but the coverage was very poor. We can now start on our adventure after travelling 2400km. Tomorrow we go up to Wilpena Pound. I haven't been there for years.
We aren't towing Bedlam, hence iam doing some of the driving I don't drive when we tow. I'm not sure how much coverage we will have in the next week or so, but I will do my best Judy and Denise.
We won't be in Birdsville for the races. Not our kind of thing and it will be very crowded then.
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Sturt Peas in Wudinna.
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Monument to Australian Farmers in Wudinna.
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I just loved the trees with the background of the wheat silos.
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A cute bobtail when we stopped for a wee while!
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The Great Australian Bight. We hope to stop at the head of the bight on the way home to see all the whales.
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The photos are glorious Cookie. Happy travels. :D
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Cookie thanks for posting such fab photos. Travel safe and continue to enjoy yourselves.
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Oh I'm so jealous. We planned a Holiday to the pound, but had to cancel it due to illness. Can 't wait for your photos.
Pt Augusta is so close( relatively speaking)-It's a pity you couldn't detour to adelaide. Enjoy yourselves!
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The Bight is magnificent, Cookie :)
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Lovely photos Cookie - just love the Sturt Pea. Enjoy!
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Lovely photos cookie :)
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Fabulous photos cookie and look forward to seeing lots more.
Thanks for sharing your wonderful trip with us. :D
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Enjoy the trip cookie and thanks for the photos cookie.
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I can't see any of the photos :-[
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They seem to have disappeared Wonder.
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I can't see them either. Damn, I wonder what happened to them?
I can see them on tapatalk!
Today we travelled from Port Augusta to Wilpena Pound. The scenery has been lovely and the pound is very pretty. A lot of old tumble down historical buildings. Quorn is lovely, and we had lunch in Hawker.
It is so lovely here, we are all set up and comfortable among beautiful trees.
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Geoff's Grandfather once had a hotel in Hawker Cookie but I think they pulled it down and reassembled it somewhere else.
We've had plenty of rain this winter so everything should be looking very green and lush up there. Nice to see you are running nicely with the itinerary you sent me.
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Thanks Judy. There are still a couple there.
I think tapatalk is my photo problem.
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We have made it. We arrived in Birdsville mid afternoon today. We have seen some amazing things and places and taken wonderful photos.
I want to re name the post " Around Australia Inland" We started in WA, then to SA, now we are in QLD, in a few days we will be in NSW, then to the tip of Victoria,. A small circle inland taking in several states.
We are camped on the billabong in Birdsville. We plan on a beer at the pub tomorrow as we can walk back to camp. I'll try and post photos if tapatalk will let me.
The get together at Chookie's and Ral's sounded wonderful.
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An artesian bore billabong in the early morning.
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Yours truly on an old grader at the historical settlement of Farina.
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Outside the Quorn station. DH was missing his car!!
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Fantastic cookie, thanks for posting,great photos,continue to enjoy and stay safe.
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Wonderful photos Cookie :)
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You certainly look the part Cookie, nice to see you enjoying yourself. A little ahead of schedule I see. Thanks for the lovely photos, 'camped by the billabong' - now wasn't there a song with that line ;D
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Just look at that sky! I am thrilled to be in Birdsville. Thanks cookie.
Gert
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Gert you are so right about the sky. We have all been happily surprised with it. It seems to be extra blue.
We plan to spend today walking round, washing and relaxing. That way we don't use the cars and don't have to put down the camps.
Yes Judy we are a little ahead of our plans. But we will stay here an extra night. Thank you for all your good wishes.
I guess I had better get up now, the rest of the camp are up and have had breakfast!
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Fantastic photos Cookie, looks like you are having a great time.
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Today we left our camps set up and walked round Birdsville. It is only small so was easy to do. We had a coffee at the bakery. It was lovely and the service was so quick. The people in the information bay were knowledgable and helpful. We had a drink in the pub and then dinner. Great service, friendly people and not a bad meal. We didn't have to cook it or wash up.
We love Birdsville, it seems so friendly and we think a great place.
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Inside the pub.
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Love the menu in pub especially the 7 course meal xxxx what have the roads been like, easy or gravel corrugated. We haven't been there at all
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Love the photos ;D
I haven't been to Birdsville before now.
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Me neither.
Great photos cookie.
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I am loving your trip Cookie the photos are gorgeous. That pub menu made me laugh. ;D
Sounds like you are all having a great time. You will have clocked up quite a number of kilometres by the time you get home.
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So interesting, I googled Birdsville to,see where you are.
So glad you are having a good time. ;D
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We had a lovely day today. We went out to the edge of the Simpson Desert to see Big Red, a big sand hill. It was very windy, and we managed to have to use 4 wheel drive in the car park. We explored all round and tomorrow we have to move on. There will be no 3G for a few days now.
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This photo is of a tree that Burke and Wills blazed here in about 1860/61
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Thanks for the photos Cookie. Also loved the 7 course meal at the pub. With you in spirit. Keep safe.
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We went to a 40th birthday party at Big Red July last year. Is there still water on the Birdsville side? It's lovely to see your photos and be reminded of the wonderful time we had. Enjoy those stars and watch out for the skinny dingo.
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Yes Thermesa there is still water there. It goes well with Big Red. We are in Broken Hill now. From Birdsville we went down to Haddon Corner, where SA and QLD meet and camped there for a night. Had a couple of small sand dunes to go over but we coped. From there we went to Innamincka. We had planned to stay there but decided to go out to the Burke and Wills Dig tree about 69 km out. We stayed there the night on Cooper Creek. It was lovely and I heard dingoes howling at night.
From there we decided to head across station country to Tibooburra. The ranger had told us about the road. All was well until we came to a junction and some bright spark had removed the sign to show the way to Tibooburra. We had a conference and chose. Fortunately it was correct. Further on we came to a T junction with the same problem. Someone had taken the sign. A truck came along ( the first vehicle we had seen all day) and he told us the way. It was a little stressing.
Some of the roads leave a lot to be desired. We got sick of dust, flies and bumpy roads. The scenery is wonderful.
I would do the Birdsville track again willingly. Not down to Innamoncka though.
We spent last night in Tibooburra. A lovely little town. We had a coffee in one of the 2 pubs there and Clifton Pugh had painted some very interesting photos in there. Quite explicit.
I'll try and post a couple of the more exciting photos.
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Haddon Corner
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One of the Sandhills we went over.
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We came across these guys on the road today.
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Sitting around in Broken Hill.
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Great photos Cookie, looks like you're having a great time.
I've sat on that big bench in Broken Hill many a time. I was born there and lived there until at the age of 21 I moved to Adelaide. We go back to visit every year. Richard says the beer goes down way to well in Broken Hill!
Enjoy your visit and say hi to my Dad and sister for me!
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I am enjoying this trip immensely. Thanks for all the photos.
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Had a laugh at the chair picture Cookie, I have one too - you just have to do it and even tall people look tiny on it. You're well ahead of schedule again.
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Nice photos Cookie. :)
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Yes Judy, ahead of schedule. Our friends were getting a little fed up with camping and having to heat water for showers etc etc. so we missed Cameron Corner and only spent one night in the Innamoncka area.
We hope to spend a night at the Head of the Bight to see the whales on the way home. Possibly an extra night at Burra or somewhere too.
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What an amazing adventure. Thanks for all the photos.
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Jean, thanks so much for sharing your journey. I really enjoy your posts and photos .
You were correct,I had a ball in Adelaide.
Safe travels, Denise x
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Loving the pics cookie 8) and would love some of that heat too!!!!
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Love your pics Cookie. You are having much better weather out there than here in wet old Adelaide!!!! Safe travels.
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Great photos Cookie, it looks like you are having a wonderful time. I've never seen that chair before, it's looks quite strange it must be huge. Safe travels.
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great photos :)
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Cookie, just catching up with you. Loving the photos and commentary so much, am really enjoying your trip. Take care
Marie
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Great pics cookie. Love the chair.
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We are in Mildura for a couple of days now. It was so cold in Broken Hill. We are camped right on the Murray.
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We visited Jack Absalom's gallery in Broken Hill and were lucky enough to meet him and chat.
I loved Pro Hart's gallery too.
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Chookie, I am enjoying following your trip. Love all your photos.
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More lovely photos cookie and what a great spot camping on the banks of the Murray river. :D
Would love to visit Pro Hart's gallery.
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I always loved camping anywhere along the river Cookie, are the men doing any fishing?
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No Judy, they forgot to bring any gear!
We went for a morning cruise on a paddle steamer this morning. The most exciting part was going through the lock. Great fun.
I think our friends are getting a little exhausted. They don't like to be away from home too long, which is fair enough. It is wonderful travelling with them as they are such fun.
Tomorrow we are off to Burra in SA.
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I love doing river cruises and Burra is a nice place cookie, we really enjoyed doing the Burra Passport Tour when we were there years ago.
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Cookie, I just have to say it...... Oh Mr Hart, what a mess! ;D
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I loved Burra - just it was the coldest place I had ever been to in my life (and I've had winter in the Canadian Rockies).
Have fun cookie :)
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Cookie, we loved Burra too and we were lucky enough to have beautiful weather. Enjoy your visit there.
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Nikkit you'll have to go to Daylesford, now that's what I call cold! I spoke to a little old lady walking up the street under her brolly - her husband wanted to go there to live and I don't think she is a happy chappy. He probably went there in warmer weather and thought what a lovely place it was, it certainly is but you have to be prepared for the winter.
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Such an exciting adventure, Cookie :)
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Great photos Cookie. That Pro Hart painting looks great. thanks for taking us on your journey through the photos and commentary, these are all places I've never been to so it's great to hear about them.
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Here we are in Burra and it is raining. It is the first rain we have had the entire trip. Our companions are tiring which is sad as we would like to be away for a while yet, but it doesn't matter. They are lovely to travel with and we have fun. The erecting the tent everyday is tiring and the novelty wears,off after a couple of days.
Today we came from Mildura to Burra. We spent a short time in Renmark, had lunch by the river in Waikerie and spent time in Morgan. I love it there. We then crossed the Murray on the fantastic car ferry. I love them.
Judy we are doing the Burra passport thing tomorrow. I have done it before and it is so informative. Burra has so much history attached to it with its copper mining.
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I took this in Mildura last night as the sun was setting.
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Driving onto the car ferry.
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What is left of one of the mines at Burra. The water is about 50 metres deep the sign said.
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Double WOW!
Gert
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Ditto
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Gorgeous sunset photo Cookie. Sorry about the rain but this winter is our wettest since 2005.
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I guess that is a good thing Judy. It was wet in Burra last night and this morning. But it has cleared here in Port Augusta and will probably be a cool night.
I have done some much needed washing. Ready for the run home.
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Some of the historical buildings from Burra. There are so many it is hard to decide which ones to share.
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Stunning sunset photo cookie. ;D
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Just catching up on your trip, love all the photos some familiar sights in there! Hope you have just as much fun on the run home.
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Great pics Cookie. I am loving this virtual travelling ;D
Safe trip home
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Thanks again for the lovely photos. :)
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lovely photos
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Great photos Cookie.
I love Burra.
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Love Burra Cookie. Safe trip back home. It's been great following your journey.
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Thank you all for the kind words. We are in Eucla tonight. Back in WA if only by 12 km or so.
It has been overcast and very windy. The ocean of the bight didnt look as blue today.
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A few windmills at Penong.
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I love this sign. There are quite a few but this one is at the Nullabor roadhouse.
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Coming up to the fruit check at the WA/SA border.
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The bight in overcast conditions.
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Lovely photo's. Drive safely and watch out for the roo's.
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Thank you Cookie for all the beautiful photos. Love the sunset. Safe travels and yes watch out for all those animals.
Marie
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Thanks for the photos- it's bringing back memories of our trip last year.
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And watch out for the camels too Cookie, last time we went through we got a bit too up close and personal with one. Missed him by a bee's ... not very much at all. :o :o I did think my days had come to an end with a whopping great hairy camel sitting on my lap in the 4wd! I'd rather hit a roo any day!
Safe journey home.
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Fantastic photos cookie, safe travels home.
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Thanks for all the photos cookie. Safe travels home.
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Lovely photos Cookie safe travels :)
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We are at a bush ca about 430km from home. It is cold, rainy and windy. It doesn't really matter. This morning just after we got up (6am) there was the most beautiful rainbow in the sky. Such sharp colours.
We have had a great time and really appreciate the fact that friends came with us. We have had heaps of laughs and lots of fun.
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This is our last camp. It will be nice not to have to put it up and take it down every day.
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It has been a wonderful trip cookie. Thank you for taking us along.
Gert
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It sounds as if you have had a great time Cookie, thanks for sharing it with us. Love picture.
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Have really enjoyed following your trip Cookie! What a fantastic experience!!! And your beautiful photographs have made it even more special! Thanks so much for sharing it all with us... :)
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It has been lovely following your adventures Cookie.Great photos too.
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Wonderful photos Cookie, thankyou for sharing your trip with us.
Marie
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Have enjoyed your trip cookie. Love the rainbow.
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love the rainbow :)
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Safe trip home Cookie,have enjoyed travelling with you. What a beautiful rainbow.
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Thanks for sharing your trip with us Cookie. Have loved all your photos.
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I've never been on an adventure like yours, Cookie. Thanks for sharing :)