Friday 25 July 2014

Roadhouse rock

No internet connection yesterday folks, as we were out in the sticks.  Having decided on a slight route change, we spent an extra morning at the beautiful Coral Bay and then headed out north east to Nanutarra Roadhouse.  As well as providing essential refuelling for vehicles and their drivers, these roadhouses also offer (basic) overnight facilities for weary road train drivers and travellers alike.  We pulled up alongside a friendly couple and their dog called Jack.  The opening question around these parts is invariably:  "you headin' north or south?".  

There was more to this rocky outpost than first met the eye.  Next to the highway runs the Ashburton river, and we caught a glimpse of it just as the sun was setting.  


Ashburton River


Black swans, the faunal emblem of Western Australia


Road train 


Coral Bay - one-legged snorkelling 


More of Coral Bay











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