We overnighted at Nullarbor Station. This is not one of natures's beauty spots but at least we had a place to park! Next morning it was off westward again. We have done the Nullarbor many times but I don't think we have ever seen it so green. We called into the lookouts along the way and were rewarded for our efforts by seeing yet another whale blowing. It is a long drive - but enjoyable.
The woman at the Western Australian Quarantine Checkpoint was a dragon (but not in disguise). What a rude person - she was absolutely convinced, I think, that we had hidden our fruit and vegetables away. That is one thing we never do as I believe strictly in quarantine and the importance of not spreading disease. She even wanted to know what was in the section under the floor that carries the cables for lifting the van.
Next overnight was Madura. I think this is one of the better camping areas along the road - it has some trees and it isn't a great flat expanse.....then more driving the next day to Norseman. Here we deviated from the highway and headed off along the Granite and Woodlands Trail which goes from Norseman to Hyden. This avoids following the highway through Kalgoorlie which is good to avoid after you have done it a few times! The road is good dirt and has a series of signposted highlights - salt lakes, rocks, vegetation etc.
Last night we camped at one of the little picnic areas along this road. We were joined by a couple of young campers but it was just the 4 of us in the emptiness. A cosy campfire, clear skies and a beautiful night. Then up early this morning and a walk on the amazing Disappointment Rock. Today we saw wonderful things - and took many many photos. I loved the Breakaways - wonderful stone formations. In Hyden this afternoon we laughed at the wonderful junk sculptures which very cleverly related the history through the roles of settlers in the town.
Tonight we are in Corrogin. It is very quiet!
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