MURPHYS HAYSTACKS, ACROSS THE NULLABOR AND ON TO NORSMAN

The last entry was waking up to a heavy dew and fog. I love seeing the droplets of water on the wire fence and seeing everything shrouded in a fog just thick enough not to obscure everything but leave silouettes of the trees, rocks etc. How surreal!!

As the fog lifted and the sun shone brightly, everything was so crisp and clear. Just a few clouds and brilliant blue sky - just magic!

We walked over passed the main rocks to another lot named "The Ladies". Different shapes but just as awesome.

Arnold walking the path away from "The Ladies"

How amazing are the colours in this rock!!!

The morning was getting quite warm. Barb and Jen were having fun exploring the area.

It was time to move on. The road was now very straight. We were well and truly on our way across the Nullabor.

We stopped at the Nullabor Roadhouse for fuel.

So on we went along that straight stretch of road. These signs are dotted along the road to warn of the animals that may want to cross. Luckily we didn't encounter any!!!

We finally arrived at cliffs. We parked and walked to the edge of Australia. What can I say - it never ceases to amaze me.

Barb and Tony went back for their jackets. It was very windy.

We drove along and stopped at the Bunda Cliffs. The view along these cliffs are just something else ... I don't think I will ever see a sight as mesmerising anywhere else in Australia.

As you can see by the state of our hair how windy it was. Not Arnold's hair though LOL.

Just the two of us having a cuddle ... aaawh!!!

The next shot is looking back the other way - just as spectacular don't you think.

Jennifer is not really standing as close to the edge as it looks.

We finally had our fill of the magnificent views and were back in the car when we decided to get a shot of ourselves in the wing mirror. I wasn't too sure how it would turn out but it's quite okay.

Eucla is the border and checkpoint for certain foods that can't be taken into WA. We had our car and caravan searched and were given the all clear to go through.

We drove down to the Old Telegraph Station at Eucla. The sand is constantly being dug out so that visitors can see the remains of the building.

Arnold and I having our photo taken sitting on one of the inner walls.

I always like to draw in the sand to say where we are. My thongs are just an emblishment LOL.

We left the Old Telegraph Station and drove on to a freecamp. I love happy hour ... only one drink or three.

I decided to make some doughnuts. They are so yummy and they can be eaten cold the following day and taste just as good.

The following day we stopped for morning tea and saw these old cars. Jennifer decided to sit inside. She is so game - luckily nothing venomous was lurking there.

A bit of an effort to get out though!!!

After driving on for a while we passed a hotrod towing a caravan. We had seen a few of these and wondered where they had been. Perhaps a rally of sorts.

Another freecamp and another sunset. What beautiful colours!!

This is the life!

Finally we reached Norsman. This town was named after a horse which sensed gold and pounded its hoof on the ground to unearth it... or something like that. This bronze has been erected on a corner in the main street.

On another corner are these corrugated cutouts of camels to depict the importance of the camel in getting supplies etc to people in outback areas.

We had a look around the main area of Norsman and then it was time to move on to our next freecamp before getting to Esperance and further on. So until the next entry, take care and goodnight.

TALIA CAVE TO MURPHYS HAYSTACKS (JUST PASSED STREAKY BAY)

A little way passed Talia Cave we stopped to visit a place called the Tub.

This is a very large hole in the ground, very close to the water's edge. There is quite a bit of vegetation growing in the hole - almost looking like a hanging garden on one side.

I took the following photo looking from the Tub towards the sea to give some idea of how close it was.

The others were standing on the far side of the tub. Luckily it didn't rain while we were there, although the sky looked threatening.

After leaving the Tub and driving for a while we tried to find a freecamp for the night and visit Murphys Haystacks the following day. It was still early so, when we couldn't find a place we liked, it was decided to visit the Haystacks and then find somewhere.

Murphys Haystacks are a rocky outcrop called Inselbergs which were formed umpteen thousand/million years ago and shaped the way they are by the elements over time.

We asked the owner of the land if we could stay in the parking area for the night and he said that that was okay. We were very happy we didn't have to start looking for another place as it was getting late.

After stabilising the van, we went in and opened some of the oysters - Arn & Jen had a dozen and a half between them. They were so big and plump - I hadn't seen oysters that size ever!!

The following morning we woke up to a heavy fog. The sun shone but it was sort of eerie.

We went for another walk through the area, took more photos, then came back to the van. It was time to move on.

Stay tuned as the next entry continues our trip towards and across the Nullabor and beyond.

Bye Bye ....

PORT LINCOLN TO TALIA CAVE

We left Port Lincoln and stopped at Coffin Bay to buy some oysters. I couldn't quite remember where the warehouse was where the oysters are taken directly from the boat but we found it okay. They were only $6.00 a dozen unopened (last time they were $5.00 a dozen). Still a bargain. I bought 3 dozen for Arnold and Jennifer, and Tony & Barb bought 4 dozen. They were wrapped in a towel and we would prepare them when we stopped for the night. We drove further on and stopped at a place called Talia Cave. It was time to explore again!!

The stairway down to the cave

Tony & Barb near the cave

Arnold didn't have any trouble stepping onto the rock with one foot but when he tried to bring the other one over he very nearly didn't make it. He would have gone down......into the water!!

Jennifer and I did the same but only a little opening so that we wouldn't have any trouble getting back over. This was an awesome place - the whole west side of the Eyre Peninsula is so amazing as you will see on the next blog. Bye for now.

PORT LINCOLN (WHALERS WAY)

After our yummy lunch we drove on to another great spot and took more photos. This photo is looking down on Theakstone's Crevasse.

Jen, Tony, Arn & Barb

Driving on further we came across this sign. I was very tempted to go passed this sign and climb on the rocks but didn't want to be the 5th person to drown. This area is very rugged. I really have to buy a better pair of walking sandals with good tread on the soles.

These next photos are of the view to the left of the sign. Photos just don't do the area justice!!

On the way out of the park we saw this sight. We say it looks like a turtle, especially the head.

After driving around and stopping along the way to take more photos, it was back to Port Lincoln. We stopped and bought some oysters to have as an entree before the main meal. I don't like them personally but Arnold and Jennifer had a feast. So, tomorrow it's on the road again. Bye for now.