People you meet along the way Really does sound like a great place to stay, and even better when you bump into people that you have already met!
Looking forward to the photos when you get some signal!
bucket list hi Trish and mike so glad you are enjoying youur trip the camel ride looked great and the pearl was beauitful it will be a nice reminder of youur trip now mike what have youu got out of the trip just open up your wallet well you can say money well spent Troish is happy so what more can you ask for ejoy your next trip love judy xxxxxxxx
Broome Looks a bit dry from the photos on Google Earth and bit red at the beach. What has happened to your photos? None posted for a few blogs now.
Fish and Chips on the beach, just like being in the UK!!!!
Brian
I agree you don't take any notice of what other people say. We meet a couple in Canberra and they were told that there wasn't much to see there and they would only need a day. The man was very interested in the war and was disappointed that he didn't have much time to visit the war memorial as they took notice of the others and only gave themselves one day in Canberra before they were heading back to UK. Do your own thing and keep enjoying your trip as we are enjoying hearing about it love to you both
Dampier I was in Dampier, a few years ago. In fact 1970 to be exact. We used to sail from Dampier, carrying iron ore, to Japan. I left the ship in Japan and flew to the UK via BOAC in a boeing 707.
So 42years ago and the brain cells still function.
The only things I remember about Dampier, was not too many pubs, the open air movie theatre and iron ore making the place red.
Keep up the good work I am enjoying the blog.
Brian
Howdy Brian That was a long time ago ! Well yes the iron ore still turns everything red, but you would not recognise Dampier now, it is a beach side 'suburb' of Karratha, where all the shopping and the pubs are. We liked Karratha where everything is new and 'happening', great shopping as well. Wait till you see the photos, sorry about delay but not much internet coverage up here and when we have it we are busy!! I need a holiday! Pics will come one day, in meantime I will try and get the blog up to date.
Red Dog So glad that you guys got to and see Red Dog!
Karratha sounds like a much more lively place than I had imagined but the resources boom has definitely helped spring up little flourishing pockets of wealth over there.
Does Hammersley still operate the iron ore mine in Dampier or has it been taken over by one of the mining giants?
First it's not safe in the water...and now land! SNAKES! What's next? You can't go in the water for fear of running into a shark, crocodile or a swarm of stingers and now you can't even step out of your caravan for snakes!
Make sure you keep little miss Jackie on a short lead!
Ningaloo has been inundated with whale sharks! Apparently there has been a record number of whale sharks descend upon the Ningaloo around Exmouth - http://tiny.cc/zu26ew via the ABC.
I have been sitting here trying to figure out how long it would take the four of us to eat 1mill tonnes of prawns...now Penny does love prawns but that is still a LOT of prawns! I bet they tasted magnificent - they certainly looked delicious in the photos you sent me.
Amazing connection to Joe! I still don't know where you are getting all of your trivia from, but it is very interesting to read!
Coral Bay better than Byron Bay? It was interesting reading this article (http://tiny.cc/ck26ew via The Age Melbourne) after reading your blog, and also talking about it on the phone.
The photos from The Age article definitely look stunning, and can't wait to see your photos on here! BUT, there does seem to a slight problem with things in the water that can eat you...and a 2 metre Tiger Shark cruising along the beach a few metres offshore would be enough to keep me out of the water until I got all the way back around to Portsea in Melbourne!
And now as you move further North you will have bloody saltwater crocodiles to contend with as well!
Stay out of the water!!!!
Love you both xx
Wow Warra Station definitely sounds like a lace to go back to and spend more time. I'm really looking forward to seeing the sticker collection inside the Trakkie!
Greetings from the UK.
Just been up the North West Coastal Highway and stopped at Miliya Roadhouse, via Google Earth. Those Google cameras have been everywhere however they don\'t give your top of the range guided tour.
Not too much green grass in sight and I must have missed the coldies shop (pub). Makes me thirsty looking at scenery like that.
Trust you have the electrics sorted on the 4X4.
The last pictures showed Mrs.V in the sea!!! What about jaws???
Keep having fun.
Brian
feed the Dolphins I'm glad you feed the dolphins as I also ticked it of my bucket list and it was one of the best things I have ever done they are so beautiful. We spent a week at Shark Bay and loved it. We will be pleased to read all about the rest of your trip now as this was as far as we went. I would be interested to know what distances ther is between motel/roadhouses, if they are as close as they were on the Nullabor as I would really love to drive up the west coast. We hope you enjoy the rest of your trip and look forward to reading the rest love Wendy & Jeff
HI Wendy and Jeff Yes, it was a surreal experience feeding the dolphins. I am sorry photos are not up yet but they will get there one day. Unfortunately we will be out of range as we will be free camping for the next week or so and therefore I am not sure when I will get the pics up or the next blog posted ..but stay tuned Mike & Trish
Love Affair George and Jackie soul mates for ever. George is missing Jackie. Hope to catch up again.
Excellent photos, you are a great photoghrapher. Loved your blog.
Well hello "Big Black Dog'! No folks I am not being derogatory, that is the name that Glenda, Peter & George (The Great Dane) go by. Nice to hear from you and glad you enjoyed the pics, they are special. Lets hope we can get together again soon.
Kalbarri I have been following your blog since you have got back on the road.
Certainly covering a few miles and the pictures are very good.
Google earth shows most of the places you visit and street view of the towns shows not too much green grass.
Never mind, here in the UK, we have had the wettest April since records began and are still under a drought order!!!
Have fun.
Brian
Green Grass.... ...Jackie is finding it harder as we go north to find a 'suitable piece of green grass'. It is sandier, drier and less of anything basically but all good. Not long to go now till we call you 'Grandpa'!!
Finlay's Seafood BBQ If you are still in Kalbarri you should try this establishment for diner. Very unique and good food. We were there in Oct 2008 and really enjoyed it.
Damn ! ..we had left and have had no coverage until now...net blog to come will show where we have been. Hope you enjoyed the Kalbarri entry and it brought back some fond memories for you of your trip. Murchison Gorges were awesome.
Hi, we are Mike and Trish and about to start the next phase of our lives. Over thirty years ago we travelled from London to Kathmandu which instilled in us a love of travel. We live in Australia and since our initial adventure have done the "family thing". During this period we have maintained our travel bug by regular trips OS but mostly by 4WDing and camping trips throughout this great country. Now it is time to do the big lap, "The Wrong Way Around." We have sold up in Kyneton, Victoria and put into storage what we wish to keep to furnish our next 'base' and the plan is to travel for at lea... full info
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People you meet along the way
Really does sound like a great place to stay, and even better when you bump into people that you have already met! Looking forward to the photos when you get some signal!