Nat, Noah, Ant, Lis, Lance & Cathy

Nat, Noah, Ant, Lis, Lance & Cathy

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Joint Interests: NQ Cowboys, Fishing, Travelling, Music, Pokemon, Ninja Turtles, Sunny, Zoe & Scruff (not necessarily shared by all)

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Western Australia !!!









We've Crossed the Border! (A few times for the boys - they had fun running back & forwards from NT to WA).
This is what the trip was to be all about - W.A. (mind you, a month in NT was fantastic & a major bonus!)

Bungle Bungles


Lance & Lis at the Bungle Bungle Domes (beehives). (yes, I know, fantastic "arm" photography!)
Unfortunately, we had to give El Questro a miss. We started driving up the Gibb River Road, but the road was so shocking, it felt like the vans would fall apart. So, we finally stopped to have a cuppa before turning around. Cathy accidentally put their electric kettle on the gas stove which started a small fire in their van. Mum's immediate reaction was to throw the teatowel that she'd used to put out the fire, (ie. the teatowel that was now on fire also) out of the van. Thankfully, Dad stopped her in time, otherwise another Northern Australia Bush Fire would have begun! (Dry grass for miles!) So, after all of this, needless to say, we had yucky, bad vibes towards El Questro & have given it a miss.

Instead, we enjoyed 8 restful nights at the one rest stop outside of the Bungle Bungles.























The boys made their own fishing rods & enjoyed fishing in the creek where we stayed.





The road to the Bungle Bungles was pretty full on ( although not nearly as bad as the Gibb River Road). It took us approx. 2 hours to do 50 kms into the Visitor Centre, then the same again to actually drive around to the Domes & Gorges in the Bungle Bungles. Needless to say, only did the trip once (unfortunately) - but it was well worth the effort!

Lance in the Echidna Chasm (Bungles still) at midday, when the sun starts to change the colours within the gorge. Just beautiful! Very high, very narrow & beautiful reddy orange coloured walls.









The boys both enjoyed climbing & exploring.

























Like Grandfather... Like Grandson!!!




Cathedral Gorge (still Bungles) was magnificent. Just huge. We tested out the old lungs and gave Amazing Grace a whirl. (yes, we were alone).

Also, Dad made use of the opportunity to have his daily bath here ! Oh, Lance!!! (again, thankfully, yes, we were alone).


Our time here outside of the Bungles was extended from 2 nights planned originally to 8 nights. Due to: Lis hurt her back for a couple of days. Then, a guy's car had broken down on the way into the Bungles , so Lance & Ant helped them out by taking "Nick" into the closest town - 50 kms away, Turkey Creek, so that he could use a phone (yes, that's right, as usual, no phone reception). The second trip of helping Nick into the closest trip, on their return trip, Lance's new Landcruiser's engine cracked up (due to some faulty mechanical work done just before the trip). Thankfully, his mechanic's insurance was able to pay for & ship up a new engine for the car from Perth in just a few days. Thus the extension of time to 8 nights here. Mind you, none of us minded stopping at one place for such a time.


Anyway, we have stopped for 2 nights now at Fitzroy Crossing, to visit Geikie Gorge, then across to Derby. Unfortunately, our "3" Network phone has still not provided any network coverage, even in the townships we are passing through. So, that's why you haven't heard from us.

But, please know, that we are thinking of you all. Thanks for the lovely comments, we have all just enjoyed reading them. We'll send another blog or phone message as soon as we can.

Love to you all, Ant, Lis, Nat, Noah, Lance & Cathy. xxxxxx


5 comments:

Renata said...

What a lovely place! I cannot believe you are walking around in short sleeve shirts while we're freezing down here! I love that pic of your dad in the canyon - amazing! Glad that your folk's car is going well again - what a pain that must have been for them, but at least it was a great chance for some R&R there!!!
Love to you all
Nata

Tan said...

Hey guys, fantastic to hear from you all and know that you are safe and enjoying yourselves. It is amazing all the places you are seeing. I bet experiencing everything is so wonderous compared to what we see in books or on the tele. I love seeing all your pics. We really are blessed with living in such an beautiful country. Looks like you are going to be real 4wd pros by the time you get back. Missing you all so much but so happy that your having such a great adventure. Keep safe and well. God Bless
Love Tan (with my ever increasing bump. 9wks and 3days to go - not that I'm counting)

cossy's said...

It all looks so good, wish we were there with you. You are going to have some great stories & experiences to tell when you get back. We are glad to hear that you are safe & enjoying every moment. You'll come back so refreshed you won't want to go back to work! Hope your back is feeling better, Liss. Been thinking of you & praying for you. Take care
Love Pete, Trace, Jesse, Tiarna & Zander. ps the kids thought the photo of Nat "going to the toilet" was great!!

IsaacNic said...

Dear Noah & Family

It sounds like you are having a great time. We hope that you enjoy the rest of your trip.

Love from Isaac Nicholls

KT & co said...

Good to hear you guys are having such a brilliant time. We love seeing your photo postcards (even the professional arm photography!) We miss you guys being around but we're so glad you're having such a great trip.
Take care,
KT & co.