Pearls On Wheels

We set off on short walks along dry riverbeds through extraordinary  Bungle Bungle rock formations  created from sandstone and conglomerate rocks. and into the cathedral gorge...  and the Cathedral cavern where I can't stop myself from singing... Te aroha Te whakapono Te rangimarie Tatou Tatou e Love, Hope and peace be amongst us all. Especially to Sherri Jo Wilkins who has just completed three years riding solo around the world - an amazing achievement by an amazing woman. Congratulations Sherri Jo.

The track to Echidna Chasm follows a dry stream bed.  We are led on to the magnificent rock escarpment and the promise of shade beyond the palms. Into the cool chasm with massive conglomerate rock walls. Until we reach a place that appears impassable. How do we cope with this challenge? Keep on going... Don't turn back... There is a small gap ahead... Don't be afraid of that rock ball suspended above your head And into the inner sanctum where you can try and scale the walls, or sing... The return journey toward the light... and outside into the golden sunset. Our motorcycle journeys are an extended series of challenges, too.

An early morning departure from Kunumurra. A great day ahead.  Getting ahead of ourselves as we head west to Wyndham.  No, we are not going to ride the Gibb River Road today.  Two hungry men looking for breakfast.  Wonderful aromas of freshly cooked food welcomed us. A cabinet filled with temptation. And we had the best Bacon and eggs we have eaten during our journey. Go and visit Catherine and Elena at The Rusty Shed at Wyndham Port.  We learned about the School of the Air from Catherine who had lived on a station with her husband and children. Virtual classrooms. The children and teacher can interact during their online lessons. We also chatted with a security officer from SERCO who manage the corrections in this part of Western Australia. Giant boab trees are common around here. All clear for cyclones. Up to the Lookout. Photo- Thanks, Mark Then a small detour to the Maryglu billabong. An isolated oasis in the drylands....