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[roverdriver]

If you have come across this story and wish to start from the beginning, Part 1 is here-

http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/forum/phpbb/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=15972
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Wave rock is a particularly fascinating natural formation, and early in the morning, we enjoyed looking at the 'wave' face of it, and then clambering up an across the surface of this great slab of granite. There were some decent-size boulder there too.









We had packed up the car, then slowly drove a few hundred yards to another rock formation. This one is called the 'Hippo's Yawn'



From there, just a short distance to the town of Hyden, where we gave the car a well-deserved top off of fuel. Last fill was at Norseman, nearly 300 k's back along the gravel road.

We were in for a nice surprise in the small town. A set of clever and humerous sculptures, but I'll let the sign tell the story-




So each sculpture, and all are made from junk, represents someone from the town's past.









Not to be outdone, the Lions Club garden opposite also contains some clever pieces, like the giant Redback Spider- one of the most poisonous creatures in Oz,



And an unusual tree made from fish shapes.



To find a person with a sense of humour is good, but to find a whole community like it is extremely refreshing.

We had to press on, after all there was an afternoon tea appointment to be met!

Through more wheat country, but there the land was more undulating, the road a bit more winding, and the towns were quite close together and real towns of several houses, unlike the stops we had had need of in the last two days.

At Brookdale there was a good display of horse wagons-



An attractive railway station, now used as a charity shop as there are no longer passenger trains on the line.



And a park with some interesting machinery.



As we progressed we left the more arid lands behind. The trees were taller, and here and there were stands of 'Salmon Gums'.



In places, the Australian native Xanthorrhoea plants abounded. They used to be called 'blackboys' but now that term is not used. The name came from when they are in flower as they have a very long flower spike. and with their black trunk resemble an aborigine boy holding a tall spear. There are many varieties of them , but here are examples of a couple





As the day progressed, we moved from rural landscape with the many small towns, into the outskirts of Perth itself. Reaching a major junction at the suburb of Armadale we enquired at a Tourist Information Center about routes to my sister's suburb. The helpful young lady produced a map for us. There was a small museum at the centre, so we had a quick look before departing and setting off to fight our way through urban Perth. I don't like cities!!

After some minor wrong turns and corrections, we eventually arrived at Vicki and John's home for a wonderful reunion, and our long awaited afternoon tea. (Complete with silver teapot!)



Now it used to be said that in her youth, my sister could charm the very birds from the trees. Well she still has that gift, and she demonstrated by tossing small pieces of mince meat to a butcher bird that visits her garden, then repeating the demonstration with a couple of magpies.





We had got to our destination in under six full days. Today's run was a mere 394 k's, but we had driven 3,865 k's (2,401 miles) from home in that time.

We spent time with Vicki and John the following day (Saturday) and they kindly took us out for a meal, and took us for a short but enjoyable drive along the Swan River. The next morning, we packed up, visited for a short time with them, and then set off Southwards.

Our main mission was to make that important visit. We had a lot of fun along the way, but took the shortest route that we could. Now, with 'mission accomplished' we decided to tour a bit in Western Australia, before heading towards home.

Part 6 is now posted here-

http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/forum/phpbb/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=16041
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[D4B]

Amazing scenery ~ especially Wave Rock

It reminds me of Brooklands Motor Racing Circuit

[peter scott]

[Rick]

Thanks again for putting that together, very different to a road trip undertaken in the UK - I could find a home for that CASE tractor

RJ
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