Australian Wildflowers from the Outback
Only one more to go, saved the best for last
… the variations of colour and design are entrancing!
wildflowers gift colourful wonder to our world
the vast solitude filled me with awe
roos hopping through saltbush
outbursts of vivid colour
my first sighting of an awesome wind farm
the treasures in Peterborough, Ravensthorpe and Echuca
nature scarred by industry in the ports
of Port Augusta, Ceduna and Esperance
11,000 kilometres in my hybrid
replaced the battery, managed to avoid
a few kangas keen to kiss my car
accommodation varied the full spectrum
as did the cheeky characters met
long river walks, ambled a few cliff ridges
impressed by the spectacular Bite cliffs
and the cave air holes a howling
a visit long overdue now done
I’ve driven across the Nullarbor
and back …
birds brightened each day
the huge glorious kites in that desert
feasting sumptuously on fresh road kill – goat, camel, roo
the warmth of the staff and chef
at Border Village – SA/WA – saw me well fed too
met fellow bloggers Paul and Deb
caught up with dear Adelaide friends
Nyngan riverside camp built with TLC
feasted on fab fabrics in Narrandera
a place with plentiful platypus and koalas
climbed rock mountains in Merredin and Norseman
met a ‘local’ at the Moree hot mineral pools
navigated flood waters was treacherous fun
so many memories and photos
only one left on my bucket list
a long train journey in oz
done so many in Europe and
across much of north India
but only done local commuter trips here
would love to do a long luxury one
no hassle if it doesn’t happen
a girl needs to dream …
The Tassel flower that provides a succulent snack!
All my photos
aroused 
wow! so amazingly cool! Hope you had a blast! ❤
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These are so pretty
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I especially love the last one you posted.
I haven’t posted most my pictures but…
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those first two are amazing, very special in very different ways … instagram wouldn’t let me see the third, said I need to sign in 😦 Thanks for sharing precious!
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The 3rd was a sunset behind houses so the houses looked silhouetted with an orange sky.
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Love your pictures Kate but I particularly adore your writing, so descriptive you took me right back there. Fantastic!
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thanks, much appreciated considering I rate you as a very gifted writer!
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Such amazing flowers and beautiful captures! What a wonderful meditation this trip has been for you, sis! ❤️
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Hi Kate!
Stopping by after a long time. Glad to know the latest about your wonderful trip. These flowers are just wonderful 🙂
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Yay, these are beautiful photos of your travel Kate and i am so thrilled for you for doing this…. keep it up my friend and keep sharing your adventures with us.
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thanks Mich, no interest in planning many more adventures, I love being settled in my lil cottage on the riverside … it’s like a permanent holiday!
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Keep dreaming Kate! Your journey has been an amazing journey like nothing I’ve ever done. Thanks for sharing your travels through your photography.
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Splendid and fantastic flowers Kate. Enjoy and have a great time.
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Flowers always make the heart sing. (K)
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Keep those dreams alive Kate 🙂
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Enchanting wildflowers, Kate! It sounds like you are also seeing a lot of wildlife. Thank you for sharing your adventure! ❤ I will never make it to Australia, so I really love reading your posts about it! 🙂
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Miriam from Out and About blog writes the best ever oz travel blogs, and spectacular pics too 🙂
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Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us, Kate, through photos and prose! I’ve enjoyed “going along” with you!
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All the photos are stunning and the recap of your trip engrossing! So much beauty and adventure hinted at – and now my imagination is trying to fill in the blanks….
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Sounds like a wonderful trip, a much-need change of scenery. Thanks for sharing the wildlife! (K)
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Wonderful , I’ve so enjoyed seeing through your eyes the beauty upon your journey Kate.
Keep those dreams alive.. 💕🦋💕
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much thanks Sue, those long solitary drives were like a meditation 🙂
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Wow, wow! How impressive Kate. You’re awesome.
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So beautiful, Kate. What an amazing journey.
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Fabulous Kate 🙂
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Gorgeous photos Kate, and it was an absolute pleasure to scoff cake in your presence 🙂
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What beautiful travels and beautiful photos, SweetKate! These wildflowers are so vibrant and each plant so unique! 🙂 Keep dreaming, girl! And keep making those dreams come true whenever possible! 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️
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You summarize your expedition very well Kate. Beautiful captures. A solo journey of 11000 km is an achievement and no joke. Congratulations.
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