Long Drive

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In 2004 Kate and I were in Australia for several months -- our winter their summer. One of the most memorable adventures was what we call the Long Drive (almost two weeks) from Brisbane in Queensland, through the Red Centre, across the Nullarbor Plain to the Pemberton and Margaret River Wine regions and finally to Perth in Western Australia where Kate worked with colleagues. The photo at left is a sunset at Balladonia -- a very small rest stop at the edge of the Nullarbor in Western Australia where we stayed over night.

We met Cindy in Alice Springs -- she flew in (of course). She travelled with us until we reached Perth. Our car was packed with our two travel bikes on the trunk. We ended up sending a couple of bags by bus so there would be room for Cindy. One ended up going clockwise around Australia, the other counter clockwise and delayed for a bit.

I have posted some photos from the Long Drive for those who are interested.