We are now in Karratha which is a very industrial / mining focused main hub in the Pilbarra. Since last post we have been through 2 national parks - each delivering spectacular scenery and yes more gorges. Each one continues to be unique and really impresses on you the sheer scale of nature at its finest.
We had the pleasure of the company of a couple with their 3 children who are from Tasmania and doing the entire circuit of Oz over a year. They started in Feb from Melbourne so we are following a similar path back. We travelled with them through Karijini and Millstream National Parks and hope we will see them again on our travels down the west coast.
Had a couple of nights at a DEC site on the coast about 40 kms from Karratha - beautiful setting with absolute sea views and very few people near us. unfortunately Clive got attacked again by sand flies which have been proven to be a bit of a problem and sounds like will do for a while yet while on the coast. They love him and hate me ( not complaining) but it is weird how that happens. Whatever I have that doesnt appeal I should bottle. So we came to Karratha but also to try and sort out some solar power issues we are having- nothing major but it has highlighted that our first experience caravanning has posed some things that we know nothing about ( and thats some admission from Clive who can normally figure techno things). We will continue to see if some strategies we have taken help and at least now we are no majorly isolated from some main centres along the way.
Climate continues to be idyllic- mid 30's ( we did strike high 30's in the National Parks and really felt that) but comfortable temps at night.
Some pics this time
1 . Cape Keraudren - thats us you will see behind the other two vans - fabulous spot
2. just one of the huge number of road trains particularly through the mining areas
3. Spectacular Fortescue Gorge in Karijini National Park. Wonderful swimming and dont worry - no crocs
4. Huge vistas of amazing landscape through Millstream National Park
5. Boxing kangaroos to entertain us at breakfast time- right outside the caravan
6 Python Pool just towards the end of Millstream National Park.
We are now heading towards Exmouth which is a very popular destination particularly for Perth people. so may be contending with the crowds but we have noticed a drop off of numbers travelling as the weather warms up more up north. Many are now heading south for their spring and summer.
