Author Archives: markusandginnie

  Having crossed the amazing Nullabor Plains we turned off the Eyre Highway at Balladonia Roadhouse following the Parmango Rd to Esperance. Perhaps you have seen the crazy ‘bra bush’ or ‘shoe shrub’ beside the road in the middle of nowhere? Well, … Continue reading →

We had heaps of fun crossing the legendary Nullarbor Plain.  Fun times ahead in Esperance 🙂  

Sounds so inviting doesn’t it “Twilight Cove”… I mean before the teen vampires highjacked the word? If you look at the map of southern West Australia you can depart the Eyre Hwy at Cocklebiddy Roadhouse, head south to the coast … Continue reading →

So the man is off hunting and gathering, fishing off the rocks, and I have the urge to attend to the call of nature. Not quite so easy for us girls out in the bush even with the aid of … Continue reading →

The Advantages of Going Slow….. Before we left I mentioned to some fellow travelers that I was planning on driving at about 80-90 kph. There were a few raised eye brows and the suggestion I would not be able to … Continue reading →

After a great stay (3 nights) at Coffin Bay we headed out under grey skies that produced only occasional rain. The rain as we left the park was the heaviest so far!    Having encountered a few nocturnal issues with little mice determined … Continue reading →

After checking into Port Lincoln for Park permits & a coffee we found a great campsite in the Lincoln National Park looking west on Spalding Bay. We launched our little boat and tried some sunset fishing but, alas, too small … Continue reading →

After setting up at our beautiful little spot at Narrum Ferry, we were ready to step into the on suite for a nice hot shower. Oh no! Disaster! No hot water!! Our precious little hot water heater was not working!!! … Continue reading →

We were awoken abruptly in the early hours of the morning by some vicious beast tearing its way through our food!! On closer examination, there were just a few tiny holes in the couscous and the culprit must have been … Continue reading →

OK you saw the pictures of the truck and trailer so it has probably crossed your mind… “Did Markus pack enough stuff for 3 or 4 months of life on the road in our wide brown land?” “ In answer … Continue reading →