Week 2 on the road to Exmouth

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Travelling through the Eyre Peninsula we had a 2 night stop at Streaky Bay CP, very civilized. It was the first time Flo had been on 240v power since I left home. Our group has more than doubled with 23 women and vehicles.

Beautiful sun set on Streaky Bay.

From Streaky Bay we drove across the Nullabour plain on the Eyre Highway. The countryside varied from sparse treeless plains to dense tree coverage. The coastal lookout/vantage points gave some spectacular views of the rugged coastline of the bite. Even some late whales could be seen in the protected bays they use for nurseries at this time of year. We drove through some patchy light and heavy rain on Sunday till lunch time. It cleaned the windscreen nicely and took off all the dust and dirt.

We had a beautiful day for this walk but the wind can be strong so the path has several of these shelters to protect the tourists.

I’m enjoying the free camps we stay at, they show the bush in all its glory. Sunrise and sunset are amazing.

Some of us took the challenge of playing the famous Nullabour golf course starting at Ceduna and finishing at Kalgoorlie where we are tonight. So with one of Chris’s trusty 5 irons and an assortment of golf balls I managed to complete most of the holes. There were 3 in my group and our scores were not something I’d boast about but we had a lot of fun and I retained the original golf ball I started with.

You can’t come to Kalgoorlie and not see the super pit.

Tomorrow we are travelling to wave rock at Hyden where we stay at a CP on a powered site for 2 nights. That will be catchup time, laundry and cleanup.

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Retired in April 2017 after a long career in cardiac nursing which I loved, I find my life has totally changed. After almost loosing my husband last August to a dissecting aortic aneurysm complicated by a massive watershed stroke post cardiothoracic surgery, we are adapting to a very different life together. This is our now story. Update, November 2025. Chris continued to do well until he had a stroke in August 2018. This time after 2 weeks on life support with no sign of improvement he passed away peacefully with the family present. RIP Chris, much loved and missed.

4 thoughts on “Week 2 on the road to Exmouth”

  1. Joan you are travelling really well ,your pictures are really enjoyable to see .
    Torbs following you as well .Loved the golf across the desert .
    Your numbers are increasing as you travel .
    Sounds like Flo is handling the travel well and you are in tune together.Tuesday lunch continues enjoy catching up with the girls and all your news as they chat about places you are going through that they have seen.
    Thanks for sharing we are travelling along with you in spirit .xx

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    1. Thanks Denise. I’m also using my camera along the way so there are more photos which shouldn’t really surprise you. The roadhouse’s are important stops for food and fuel. The most expensive fuel was $2.14c/l at the Nullabour RH.
      Tell Torbs that we couldn’t play the last 2 holes at Kalgoorlie as the WA PGA tournament is on.
      Give my love to the girls today. I’m love the trip so far albeit a bit emotional at times, but in a good way.

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