Mar 29

Ceduna –

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Welcome to our UK readers. Just caught up with Suzy and Barry again (29th)

Outa Ceduna 28th. Diverted to Mckenzies Ruins 5k out. Not sure why in retrospect but promised ourselves we would check out everything along the way. Interesting though that someone would see farming opportunity, sink big dollars (OK – pounds) and then abandon the place. Same story for Yalata homestead out of Fowlers Bay.IMGP1703 IMGP1704 IMGP1705 IMGP1707

 

 

 

 

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Of course we had to check this one out. I would have liked to get to the limit. I’ve never worked so hard – 30k in, 31k out, over 3 hours travel time. Talk about corrugations. And for those not aware Winnie tyre pressures are 100lb. Very harsh, very slow, very rattly, very exciting opening cupboards afterwards.

 But interesting, if only for the sand dunes which make Fowlers Bay look like an alpine ski resort, just 40 degrees hotter.IMGP1718 IMGP1720 IMGP1721 IMGP1722

 

 

 

 

 

Got off the Eyre Highway again to see the Head of the Bight. No whales this time of year so only 5 bucks to get in. Triples in whale time.

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Got robbed at Nullarbor Roadhouse.IMGP1752

 

 

 

 

Fortunately only needed 50l – you do the math. I guess thats the price you pay to park up and go exploring. Murrawaijinie Caves sounded enticing and pictures of the road in looked less than Winnie friendly so off-loaded Suzy and took to the bush……

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Found some local fauna……PICT0048 IMGP1745

 

 

 

 

 

 

which looked nothing like the warning…..IMGP1732

 

 

 

 

 

 

We’re parked up 25km west of Nullarbor Roadhouse for the night with old friends Suzy & Barry and  new friends Tony and Denise listening to the roar of road trains (yes, even on Good Friday). No TV, no radio but we do have the interwebby thingy so I’m getting to rattle on, particularly after ‘happy hour’. But now I’m tired an wanna go to bed – its a long way from home Mummy.

2 Responses to “Ceduna –”

  1. From Chris & Glenys:

    Hi Judy & Barry,
    Belated birthday wishes Judy with love from us from Majorca. Just catching up on all your travel news.
    Trust all is well with both of you.
    Love from all of us Jim, Rob, Chris & Glenys

    Posted on 31 March 2013 at 4:46 pm #
  2. From g@z:

    I remember when I drove across the country I took a photo of the petrol price as it was so high …… 86c a litre! Are you going to visit the train line at all? A bit of a long diversion though.

    Happy Easter!

    Regards,
    g@z.

    Posted on 2 April 2013 at 10:18 am #

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