FURTHER ALONG THE NULLABOUR



After Belladonia, we continued along the 'Big Straight' and came to Frazer's Range, which was advertised as a "The Oasis in the Outback".  Whilst we didn't stay there, I did speak to many people in the shower blocks (which all good caravanners know is THE PLACE to find out important information, whether in the toilet, the shower or at the handbasins - and no guys, we definately DO NOT have TV's in our blocks).

Ooops!  This handsome guy belonged back at Belladonia but I know all you ladies are glad I've included him here :)  (Cheers, and You're welcome)

This section took us almost exactly 7 minutes to travel from here to the very top of the horizon - 11 kms away.

These absolutely beautiful and unusual orange-barked trees sometimes have a really yellowy/khaki colour as well with the orange.  It is almost as if faeries come out during the night and wax and polish them - they really shine.  (Note to self - look these up because I would really like one or two in our new garden when we find a block to build on).

Old mate cruisin' along here gave us a nice friendly wave as we over-took him.  His vehicle looked liked it enjoyed the very best of care :) and he was out truly enjoying his drive on this wonderful long stretch of road where he could really 'let 'er rip'

50 kms before arriving in Norseman, we finally re-gained some mobile coverage.  All the places in between rely on either satellite phones, or UHF radio. 

The children out here do School of the Air, which is a very expensive exercise for many families.  In some communities where there are more than one or two children, they can sometimes raise enough funds for a 'donga' to be established and used as the school, but in many cases their own bedroom or family room is their classroom.  Isolation!  These kids deserve a lot of respect for their committment, and their parents and friends for theirs and their involvement.

Just out of Norseman near the railway line we came across another of the salt pans.  These stretch for kilometers, but it is hard to portray this in a photo.

From Norseman, we travelled past Lake Dundas  and Myamba Downs (a sheep grazing property) before driving into Salmon Gums.

Salmon Gums is a small community not too far before Esperance, but a lot of the area is cultivation and we were gob-smacked at the size of the wheat/grain holding silos around this area.  Absolutely huge.

Well, next stop will be Esperance, in Western Australia.....