Unfortunately the road north from Kalpowar Crossing to Musgrave is still closed so this morning we doubled back to Laura & headed up the Peninsula Development Road (Pdr). We thought we had prepared ourselves for the rough corrugations but this road is rough as guts & the number of potholes is unbelievable. You can tell how rough it is from all the car parts on the side of the road, that have fallen off cars.
First stop was the Haan River Roadhouse where we were welcomed by the resident emu who was very friendly & wandered right up to us.
Next stop was at the Musgrave roadhouse for lunch. The only place I know of that still provides driveway service when fuelling up, for $1.88 per litre I guess they should. Hate to think what the fuel will cost up further.
Upon leaving Musgrave the car was hijacked by a Bogan we nicknamed Reg, who drove us to Coen.
After a day of shaking & bumping around we finally reached Coen. We decided to camp at Charlies mine, a very unusual camp ground.
Upon arrival we were met by Charlie, a funny old character who gave us a hilarious demo on panning for gold. I haven't laughed so much in ages, I'm still laughing now thinking about it.
It's an interesting camp site to say the least, but at least it's quiet.
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| Peninsula Development Road, looks smooth in this pic but it's rough as guts |
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| the friendly emu at Haan River Roadhouse |
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| Haan River Roadhouse |
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| Reg the Bogan |
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| Some funny sculptures at Charlies mine |
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| The amenities block at Charlies mine, very funny |
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| Thank God we have phone reception, wouldn't want to rely on this phone |
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