Log Hundred and Seven – And now the end is near….

22 August 2024

We have been on the road for 53 days and have covered 10,000 kms or over 6,000 miles to Western Australia and back. Yes, too much country covered, too quickly. Even then we have only explored the very southern regions of WA. It’s always a challenge to slow down and take more time.

This trip has caused me to again reflect on the emptiness and vast landscapes of this country. Heading home however means less emptiness and more about coping with traffic lights, more people and not having to call up a truck on the UHF radio when they want to pass. There is also that list of things that have to be done after you have been away for nearly 2 months.

The last few days have been a good time to think about the next trip, where we will go and how long we will be on the road. It’s also been a time to reflect on what we have discovered and enjoyed about these past 7 weeks. One thing that is obvious is the distances are vast and we need to take more time.

Here are some of the high points for these past few weeks:

Four days to drive across the Nullarbor and the need to pay attention to the fuel in your tank.

Whales at the foot of the cliffs of the Great Australian Bight.

The surf coast around Margaret River and the coastline where the Indian Ocean meets the Southern Ocean.

The forest of WA in contrast to salt bush country of the Nullarbor.

The seafood and especially the oysters of south west South Australia.

The views.

So now it’s time to go home, wash the caravan and car, do the laundry and get back to the regular stuff…..