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February 15th 2006

Published: February 15th 2006

Rental car agents looked at us like we were going to a distant planet when we told them that we wanted to go to Coober Pedy. Many Australians never venture into the Outback. We don't quite understand why, it is such a unique place. So, with extra water, food, good maps, and a full tank of petrol we were off to the Outback!! This road trip truly was a journey into the secret, the weird, the ama... Read Full Entry

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The weird Sculpture Garden

I think some of these "masterpieces" were leftover movie props.

Altar to the computer gods??

A town hot spot

The scenic overlook, the Sculpture Garden, and the Big Winch in the background. As you can see, Ron is just overwhelmed with all the beauty!

The Big Winch

Just what every town needs to get it on the tourist map!

Outback road sign

It is impossible to drive at night because of the kangaroos.

Road trip scenes

Lake Hart

Lots of salt - no water!!

Emus by the road

Galahs at our caravan park

Amazing Kangaroo Island

This is one colony of the New Zealand Fur Sealions

Kangaroo Island

More Fur Sealions

Kangaroo Island mailboxes

The mail is delivered twice a week. Most of the mailboxes were old refrigerators.

Wallabies in the Bush

Flinders Chase National Park on Kangaroo Island

The park is a dense forest of Malena Eucalpytus trees.

The Remarkable Rocks

A granite rock formation in Flinders Chase Nat Park.

Ron holding up the rocks!

Admiring the view from the Remarkable Rocks

Admiral's Arch

Another sea lion hang-out in the national park.

Going for a spin??

Making friends

Fairy Penquins

We were asked not to use flash when photographing the penquins. It was totally dark!! So I broke the rules for just one shot once we left the guide. Wish it was better, but I couldn't even see them in the view finder. I just pointed in the right direction and hoped that I would get something presentable.

15th February 2006

Dorothy
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WOW
It is so much fun to follow your travels and learn about new places, things I have never heaard of. It looks like you are still having a great time. Love to you both. Looking forward to Africa. Dorothy

25th February 2006

Jody
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Hi :)
First off...Hi Dorothy! Pam, I love your pics and colorful commentary, as always...Freemantle looks very interesting..and as for the folks in the opal mining town..I think they have been too long in the hot sun! LOL No, really, the pics of the hotel and the house in the "mines" were really cool, although my claustrophobia would defintely be on high alert! How do you like the new camera? I just bought a new one too..only 4x zoom, but then I dont have the exotic pics to take like you! grin Love to both

1st March 2006

Karen Grant
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Hi!
The kids got your package yesterday and are enjoying their goodies! Thanks so much for thinking of us. The book and your site are a wonderful way to teach them about Australia. Declan now wants to go to Coober Pedy to stay in the underground motel. Maybe someday... Love to both of you and happy trails!

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