Monthly Archives: July 2008

Exmouth

It is our third day in Exmouth and I’m sitting under a shelter, in a park in town, publishing this, and the previous two blogs, with an inverter coming from the car. Russ has been shopping and is walking around … Continue reading

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KALAMINA & WEANO GORGES

This is Wickham’s Grevillea We were up and about early today. Last night was freezing (must have been zero or less) and this morning, slightly warmer (two degrees). It is so cold at night that, as soon as the sun … Continue reading

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Karijini

We might have had a bad day on our way here, but all I can say is it was worth the worry, cost of repairs and three days in Tom Price. After getting my hair cut at 9:30am, (Tom Price … Continue reading

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TOM PRICE AND HAMERSLEY GORGE

I’m writing this on our third day here. We are feeling more settled and have recovered from our ordeal. Russ has organised all the repairs, bought a new tyre and has replaced the faulty spare. Tom Price is an Iron … Continue reading

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MOUNT AUGUSTUS TO TOM PRICE – A DAY THAT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!

I realized in my last blog that I didn’t include many photos of Mt Augustus. Here are a few, but they don’t show the enormity of it. There is also the view from our camp site. Easy pack up today, … Continue reading

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Kennedy Ranges to Mount Augustus

Another Day at Kennedy Ranges. MM exhausted after the walk, pinched Parp’s chair, but after being disturbed, went straight to their swag for a kip! They’ve found this place pretty heavy going, and even Yell Man has mellowed a bit. … Continue reading

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Kalbarri – Gascoyne Junction – Kennedy Ranges

Left Kalbarri for our mid-west adventure to Kennedy Ranges National Park. Tonight’s destination is Gascoyne Junction, almost 500kms. Vegetation north of Kalbarri is very lush, with taller trees and a carpet of pin, vibrant and white flowers in patches, grasses … Continue reading

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Last Night Spreeeeee!

“Show me the way to go home, I’m tired and a wanna go to bed, I had a little drink about an hour ago, and it’s gone right to my head. Wherever I may roam, over land and sea and … Continue reading

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Up and Away Again

This may be the last blog before we set off, heading North. The MM are anxious to get going, although they will miss the spectacular views of the coast, south of Kalbarri. Trust them to get the best vantage position! … Continue reading

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Blog for the Rhys and Heath (others too of course)

We had a lot of work to today. We are packing up on Sunday, so there was washing to do, a drain to be cleared and stocking up on meat and vegies. The MM protested about all the boring stuff … Continue reading

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