Well it was a big day today, we covered 640 k’s from Cocklebiddy to Esperance. We needed to get to Esperance as from 12pm tomorrow the country goes into lockdown and those travelling will have to stay where they are and Esperance on the coast was our choice. We expect to be here for a least 2 weeks but it could be longer. The caravan park is pretty full, so we all seem to be in the same boat.
First up we travelled from Cocklebiddy to Ballandonia for fuel which was 240 k’s. The ABC had a film crew there taking shots and interviewing “Grey Nomads” about the current situation. We watched the ABC news tonight and “Be Brave” and the “Cruiser” where shown twice on the bulletin, so that was a mini thrill for us. From Balladonia it was another 200 k’s to Norseman for lunch. Norseman is named after a horse that discovered a gold nugget, pawing at the ground with its hoof. It’s owner was one of 5 prospectors and they started the town and called it after the horse “Norseman”. Finally after 4 days we left the Eyre Highway at Norseman and travelled south a further 200 k’s to Esperance. I must admit there was a sense of accomplishment in driving the Nullabor, its one of those bucket list things I think most of us want to do.
Now we are in Esperance and have to find out what it is we can do. The beach is only a couple of minutes walk so I presume we will give that a bit of a pounding over the next 2 weeks. Unfortunately it still hasn’t been explained just what we can do although todays arrival at the park reception desk gave us a good indication, with a 2 metre barrier separating us from the girls at the desk. Although it was a bit funny when they walked around to us when we had to pay, so the separation was basically useless. We live in curious times, that’s for sure.
Anyway that’s all for now, stay safe everyone and as the saying went on ‘Hill Street Blues” all those years ago, “Let’s be careful out there”!
Be Brave on Tour 
Ray and Sue,
Welcome to WA ! Anne and I have been following your progress with interest and it is a pity that this is all happening during a Pandemic – hard act to follow. Ensure you rest up in sunny Esperance and do not expose yourselves to any unnecessary risks. Hopefully we will catch up in due course but until then, enjoy your tour.
Nick & Anne
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Hi Nick and Anne, we were talking about you guys and the Shaws as well just a couple days ago. I was going to send an email letting you know our plans and when we will hit Perth but that is now all up in the air. We’re in Esperance and it looks like we are going to be locked down here for sometime, I suppose there are worse places to be stuck. If this situation improves and we can move, eventually we will get to Perth and have a catch up. I thought retirement was supposed to be fun, this is hard work! Keep well guys, I’ll keep the blog going and hopefully we’ll seen sometime in the not to distant future. Cheers
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Geez mate, you guys have picked the perfect storm but good to see you’re still enjoying
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Looks like we are going into lockdown here in Esperance. There could be a lot worse places to be stuck in so we shouldn’t complain to match. Good to hear from you mate, stay well. Cheers
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Yes it’s all happening here. Enjoy
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Hi both. Glad to see you managed to get to your choice of lock-down location. We are in lock-down here too.
Allowed out for only
Essential supplies
Collection of medicine
Exercise locally
Went to the beach hut for lunch in the sunshine!
Take care guys. Look after yourselves.
R&T
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