Saturday, August 9, 2014

Red dirt... in everything

The Northwest is an area that I was very excited to spend some time in.  While planning my trip, the photos I saw of this area is what I thought Outback Australia is all about.  The remoteness, the climate, and the red dirt that gets into everything.


The Pilbara




A trip to The Pilbara wouldn't be complete without a stop at Tom Price, and the Mt. Tom Price mine
Tonka Truck

For scale, the white lines are 18" diameter water pipes, and the hole used to be as tall as the hill behind it

Heavy traffic


Ass


The Kimberley

Hop in, I won't bite



gorge walks, swimming, and rock art








Oh, and the sunsets were alright too

Looking down on top of Mitchell falls

The more common view

Camp for a couple days


More waterfalls


Crossing the Pentecost River

And coming back

Chirp

Palm tree gorge

The last of the gorges on the Gibb, and the coldest swim I had. There were icebergs





Termite mound with a view

Looking back over camp

Notice full size man at bottom of gorge

Thanks WA, it was fun


Quick trip through the Northern Territory

Daly Waters pub



Back to where it started

Bush Bike Shop

Having a look around

The end of another day