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Perth to Pilbara #4 Walk the Callitris track around the rim of Dales Gorge for scenic views of awesome rock formations, flora and fauna of Karijini National Park. See the Callitris (Australian Native Cypress) along the Fortescue Walk, then view Joffre Falls, Knox Gorge, Weano Gorge, Red Gorge and Hancock Gorge from Junction Pool Lookout and Oxer Lookout, before climbing down into the pretty Kalamina Gorge to see the beautiful reflections in the pool. Enjoy the scenic views and places of interest including Walga Rock and Paynes Find Gold Battery on the return journey back to Perth to complete the round trip of 3,269 Kms. |
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Perth to Pilbara #3 Commence the day with a lovely Sunrise before exploring the wonders of the Millstream-Chichester National Park, including scenic views from the top of Mt Herbert, the refreshing Python Pool and Deep Reach Pool. Enjoy the Pilbara Landscape including Wildflowers and Nature while travelling through the Hamersley Ranges to the colourful rock formations of Hamersley Gorge. Visit the town of Tom Price and view Mt Bruce before reaching Karijini National Park to explore the wonders of Dales Gorge and Circular Pool. |
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Perth to Pilbara #2 Travel on from Coral Bay to Nanutarra and the beautiful Ashburton River before arriving at Millstream-Chichester National Park where the spinifex was unusually green due to the cyclonic rains from Cyclone Monty which had flooded the area a few weeks earlier. The 200,000-hectare Millstream-Chichester National Park is a landscape of rolling hills, spectacular escarpments and winding tree-lined watercourses, contrasting with the lush oasis of the Millstream wetlands. Experience the true beauty of the Pilbara in these amazing Gorges, Rocky Outcrops, Snappy Gums and Spinifex. |
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Perth to Pilbara #1 | A return journey of 3,629 kms from Perth to the Pilbara in the northwest of Western Australia travelling with Coates Wildlife Tours in 2004. In album 1, view the Banksias as we travel north to the Murchison River, through the dry areas of the Gascoyne to the lush plantations at Carnarvon, then on to Coral Bay to marvel at the natural wonders of the Ningaloo Reef Marine Park. |
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Lanzarote, Euphorbia and Cacti (2006)| Characteristic features of the African succulent group from the Euphorbia family: Not more than six pronounced lateral ridges. Look somewhat like the Neanderthal version of seguro. The spines and associated flowers are all located on the aligned ridges. Probably exceptions, just as a rule of thumb. The name Euphorbia goes back to a Greek physician who may or may not have been well nourished and full of sap (the literal meaning of the name). Always easy to read too much into names. |
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Lanzarote, Monocots on sacred 'pecan' (2006)| Monocots on hallowed 'pecan' grounds. My first nightfall impression of Lanzarote was very much that of of a gigantic colliery. Stacked up heaps of dark matter just about everywhere. The ubiquitous covering material is actually volcanic scoria. The porous pellets have some water retention properites and are extensively used in agriculture. Whatever kind of plastic sheathing is readily available. Hotel grounds and municipal parks did adopt the custom. The vague Shinto look, as smooth as raked sand, probably accidental. Minor market anomaly: 'Pecan' comes in two colors, black and red. The rarer red is more expensive, 4 star hotel and upwards, regardless of the fact that black makes for a better backdrop. - The term 'pecan' as in nutcracker and pie was used by a long time resident. I did not find it anywhere in print. |
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Majorca, Sa Tortuga (2007)| I did set out to find Es Claper des Gegant, another Talayotic settlement, but I somehow missed it, climbing all over Sa Tortuga instead. The rest was cross country hiking. |
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