Monday 5th June Headed off to Mundrabilla Roadhouse, but it was very eerie and the most deserted roadhouse we have come across on the Nullarbor. Unfortunately diarrhoea started, so we decided to drive the extra 60km to Eucla which had much better amenities. We both had a dreadful night - I was gastric and vomiting all night, and I felt sorry for Kev having to deal with me in this situation. I couldn't keep anything down at all. A most unpleasant night to say...

Sunday 4th June 2017 On the road again, this time on the Goldfields Highway. We were lucky enough today to spot an eagle and a very mature echidna this morning. I must admit we have seen very little wildlife on this trip. It is very overcast today down to 18 degrees. We drove to Norseman for a morning tea stop then on to the Eyre Highway heading to Balladonia Roadhouse overnight. Balladonia is on the Nullarbor Plain, so once again we are camped amon...

Saturday 3rd June, 2017 An unusual tour to say the least! Everyone was recommending it as a "must do" in Kalgoorlie so we had to do it. When I rang to book in, a very soft, breathy voice answered the phone, didn't take any details and told us the date of time of the tour. I was very dubious about what we would encounter! Now this was a first for both of us - or so Kev told me, and it was really interesting to learn the history of Australia's oldest brothel c...

Friday 2nd June, 2017 It is about 26 degrees today, and a nice sunny day. Housekeeping jobs today. Car had been booked in for a service so dropped it off early and headed off to have a delicious breakfast at Relish, in town. Had a visit to the Museum and then a good look around the centre of the town. The Pure Gold Tourist Information Centre is housed in a beautiful old building and has won many awards. There are lots of examples from the 1900s. The Tow...

Thursday 1st June Early start today to do The Big Pit Tour. Kev is really looking forward to this 2.5 hour tour which takes tourists to the massive open pit and milling operations. The Super Pit, as it is called, is Australia's largest gold producing mine. We were provided with high viz vests and safety glasses, met our driver and tour guide, and boarded the bus for the trip to the mine, which is located just on the outskirts of the town itself. We were abs...