Keep On Truckin'

Check out the reflection.

We have survived the crossing of the Nullarbor. It was a part of the adventure that we were looking forward to. It is really no turning back time as we make our way across this land that is ‘null’ or nil of any trees.

The country has had some rain and is quite green, like Broken Hill at the moment but there are no trees at all. Just flat unforgiving country.

So we just go straight right?

 We were well prepared with a Jerry of fuel and 50L of water. Fuel was $2 a liter on the Nullarbor and we only filled up once, at the beginning. We had found out from other travelers where the cheapest fuel was and this proved to be good advice.

The truck stops along the Nullarbor are well equipped but WILL NOT give you water. There are signs that state:

                                           Please do not ask for water as refusal often offends!

It pays to respect the harshness of the land you are traveling through and carry more than enough water for your journey.

We stopped at ’Head of Bight’ this is on Traditional Aboriginal Land and the Land council charges $5 per adult to go on the walk way and view the ‘Head of Bight.’ 

 

We drove 1 hr up the road and saw it for free. The coast line along this stretch of the country is beautiful but harsh. The blue of the ocean is unmatched and the sand so white it looks like snow.

The Bight

We camped at a rest stop and decided to be safe and sleep in our trusty stead, Mendoza.

The next day we drove for 9 hrs! Luckily we gained 1 and a half hours in time as we moved across WA. 

 That just gives you an idea of how big this country is. That you can be in the same country and go through so many time zones speaks volumes.

A well earned bath. Thank you Mark!

 We made it to Esperance which is a very pretty little town and finally gave Mendoza a much needed clean up.

Settling in to enjoy swimming and laying on the beach as the last of summer glimmers in Western Australia.

Then we will Keep On Truckin’

Love Krystal