An eventful week to say the least and it seems like more than seven days ago that we witnessed Donald Campbell breaking the speed record on Lake Dumbleyung. If you look at the photograph closely, you will see the Bluebird roaring across the lake! (Circa 1964)
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| Lake Dumbleyung - The scene of Donald Campbell's speed record |
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| Bluebird -This is the craft that Donald Campbell used to break the speed record in the bush, New Years' Eve 1964 |
The weather and its soaring temperatures has dominated our travelling mode. With temperatures in the 40's, we need power to run our air conditioners. A side effect of the blistering heat makes the locals take cover and the towns seem to be deserted.
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| Newdegate Silos - Painted silos used to be a bit of a novelty but now they are everywhere, but they do brighten up the landscape. |
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| A stunning PWF - On the foreshore at Hopetoun, the flowers are in abundance. |
We revisted Hopetoun on the Fitzgerald Coast, cooled by the Southern Ocean and a stiff sea breeze. Perfect weather, rugged scenery and a 1907 pub thrown in as a bonus.
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| Port Hotel, Hopetoun - Rusti the dog's favourite walk. |
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| Road Train - 58 wheels carrying 50 000 litres, weighing 70 tonnes |
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| An essential ingredient - The price of fuel has skyrocketed but it is the first time for months that we have seen diesel cheaper than unleaded. |
We have hitched up with a travelling companion, a Harriette that has only just begun travelling around Australia. Terri and her dog FOI, will accompany us across the Nullabor before we head our separate way.
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| Eleven Mile Beach - An almost deserted bay west of Esperance. |
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| Twilight Bay - The beaches on the South Coast around Esperance are magnificent. |
That brings us to Esperance. A remote settlement 702 kms south east of Perth. This is a revisit for us. The beaches are spectacular and the bays are numerous. In a few days time we head north to Norseman to start our Nullabor crossing.
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