Port Hedland

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After a week of travelling, crossing the Gibson desert, seeing camels, lots of great sunsets and sunrises, expensive petrol (2.80 and 3.20) aboriginal communities, sand storms and lots of interesting country in between we have arrived at Port Hedland. Camping along the way we have enjoyed many nights eating, drinking and watching the stars. The boys even managed an ice-cream cake for my birthdat last Thursday. Carrawine Gorge was lovely and a nice place to sit in water and wash the dust off.
Peter here - having a great time & totally unstressed!
The country has been tough, dry, barren & bloody empty. I'm putting up with Brickie & the VB's are holding out.
Enjoyed following Len Beadell's markers & story I have previously read. He established alot of roads in the outback & was the main surveyor for Woomera.
Anyway - as the Hash House Harriers say - on on!

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Photos

camels
Have come aross quite a few herds of camels. They are a lovely site.

Peter at Len Beadell marker
We are following his survey route along to the Gary Junction.

Comments

[Barry Williamson]

got your blog
congrats on reaching the west coast. glad to hear you like camels -given your further travel plans-I gather you'll see lots more. Continue to have a great time. Barry and Melissa

[Julia]

Hello!
Hi all! Nice to hear from you and see that you're all doing well! :) Looks as though you're having a ball! Can't pretend I'm not massively jealous of your weather up there... Keep blogging, it's nice to see the pics! Chat soon! xox

[brilliant pyke]

Well it sounds like you guys are doing it tough! Keep adding the pictures.

[steven]

smiley face...
hash house? whats this? having fun guys? is it cold where you are? my mine is cold. and perth isnt super warm either. anyway. where abouts are you now? how far off till you are in my neck of the woods? and how many of the crew will be around when you hit the big smoke? steven.

[Rachel Hentschke]

Sounds like a great adventure
Hello Pyke's, Alana told me about your blog - Blake and I will be following it with interest. Your trip sounds sensational but you would probably enjoy it more if you swapped the VB's for Coopers! Enjoy your trip :)

[Julia Brilliant]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!
Hey dad! Happy birthday! Hope you're having a great day relaxing and sinking a few! Have a ball! Chat to you soon! :) xox