On the road again…… Week 3

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Tree top walk up to 40 metres at highest point.

The amazing Tingle Tree. Huge, ?400 years old only found in this particular area. Survives on surface root system only, no tap root, hence the wide base. Most of the centre is hollowed out by insects and microbial activity over time.
Free camped off the beach at Denmark.
Replica of the Amity at Albany WA.

We spent some time in Albany. The town is a mix of modern and historical significance steeped in the role it played in the wars and early settlement. The ANZAC Memorial and centre we’re well worth taking time to see.

The bay is emense, this photo doesn’t do it justice.
Meridian Roadside free camp.

I couldn’t correct the orientation on this photo.
This spot is where time for WA is in line with Greenwich Meridian in UK.
So called Pink Lake, Esperance.
Beachfront at Esperance.

We spent 3 days in Norseman. In the past it was a thriving gold mining area. There are mines still operating today but the town is struggling. It’s location is halfway between Esperance and Kalgoorlie which makes it a good stop off point for travellers. Also the beginning of the Nullabor Plain crossing.

Beacon Hill Lookout over Norseman

Dundas Rocks
Lots of dried up salt lakes in the area.
The size of some of the rigs crossing the Nullabor.
First sight of the ocean at the Head of the Bight.

Free camp for the night. Pre dawn.

Nullabor Plain crossing, landscape forever changing.
Nullabor RH. Most expensive fuel, _$2.14
Head of the Bight revisited.

Penong known for it’s impressive collection of windmills.
There is a lizard amoungst the stones.
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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.

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